FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMPANION ANIMAL CLINICAL STUDIES
SENIOR LECTURER: EQUINE SURGERY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidates will actively participate in the following areas:
- Didactic and clinical/experiential training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in the Equine Surgery Section;
- Departmental research and publications;
- Departmental and faculty administrative activities and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department;
- Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital and surrounding community;
- Community engagement activities.
CLOSING DATE: 5 April 2017
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
To apply, please visit the University's website and follow the link: Careers@UP
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidates will actively participate in the following areas:
- Didactic and clinical/experiential training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in the Equine Surgery Section;
- Departmental research and publications;
- Departmental and faculty administrative activities and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department;
- Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital and surrounding community;
- Community engagement activities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A BVSc / BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- A MMedVet or European / American / Australian Board Certified Specialist Veterinary Equine Surgery;
- Registration as a specialist Equine Surgeon with the SAVC, or eligibility for registration within one year of appointment;
- Four years general Equine Surgery experience;
- At least two peer reviewed publications as first or senior author;
- Commitment to further academic development.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office, internet);
- Out of hours availability.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Teaching experience appropriate to the tertiary environment.
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.