Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:
- Develop and undertake research projects related to Veterinary Wildlife medicine and/or health;
- Publication of research in national and international scientific journals;
- Postgraduate training and supervision of masters and doctoral students;
- Obtaining research grants and contribute to fundraising and third-stream income;
- Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in wildlife related topics;
- Play an active role in growing the Centre for Veterinary Wildlife Research and the Department of Production Animal Studies’ research capacity and impact;
- Networking with relevant industry stakeholders and fostering collaborations;
- Community and media engagement;
- Administrative and other duties as delegated by the Centre Director and Head of Department;
- Academic self-development and data presentation at congresses.
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- A BVSc or BVMCh degree or an equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) or eligible for authorisation by the SAVC;
- Postgraduate studies and publications;
- An appropriate PhD degree in a relevant area of Wildlife Veterinary medicine and/or health with eight (8) or more research-based full papers in accredited scientific journals, five (5) of which should be as senior/first author (Provide a portfolio of evidence of how these criteria are met);
- A research Master’s degree and specialisation/certification in a relevant area of Wildlife Veterinary medicine and/or health with eight (8) or more research-based full papers in accredited scientific journals, five (5) of which should be as senior/first author (Provide a portfolio of evidence of how these criteria are met);
- A record of previous undergraduate and postgraduate teaching;
- Proof of primary supervision of postgraduate students (at MSc or PhD levels);
- Experience in research activities including experience in grantsmanship;
- Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)
- Appropriate knowledge in relevant areas related to Veterinary Wildlife medicine and/or health;
- Good language, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
- Critical analytical and thinking ability;
- Commitment to obtain a PhD within a reasonable time in a field related to the discipline of Veterinary Wildlife medicine and/or health;
- Good project management skills and a good team player;
- Generic research and teaching competence such as communication and presentation, basic statistical, word-processing, spreadsheets and social networking skills.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES
- Lecturing experience at a tertiary level;
- Registration as a specialist with the SAVC.
SALARY DETAILS
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 and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
DISCLAIMER
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 September 2024, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.
By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.
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