Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:
- Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in reproductive health in different species;
- Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital including participation in a 24-hour service;
- Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate;
- Research and publication in scientific journals;
- Engagement with owners, breeders, farmers and relevant industry stakeholders;
- Administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department;
- Academic self-development.
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LECTURER:
- A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) or registrable within a reasonable time;
- Must be registered or willing to register in 2024 for Masters programme – MMedVet degree (Gyn) or MSc veterinary science (if the latter then with a relevant reproduction focus), and be able to graduate in reasonable time;
- A minimum of three years of veterinary clinical experience predominantly in reproduction aspects (case log required);
- Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development.
Or
- A Bachelor’s degree (BVet Nursing or BSc) degree or equivalent professional veterinary nurse qualification;
- Registration as a Veterinary nurse with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC);
- MSc degree with particular focus on companion or production reproduction aspects;
- Minimum of five years of veterinary nursing clinical experience (case log required);
- At least five full peer-reviewed papers in accredited scientific journals as senior or co-author.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)
- Proven knowledge and competence in veterinary clinical work with an emphasis on reproduction aspects;
- Research interest appropriate to the position;
- Candidates without a PhD: Commitment to obtain a PhD in reasonable time in a field relative to the discipline of veterinary reproduction;
- Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
- Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentation, word-processing and spreadsheet software.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES
- Experience with relevant specialised procedures, techniques and tools, e.g. assisted reproduction technologies such as gamete cryopreservation;
- Prior experience of, or intention to develop a focus for supporting clinical and research aspects of an IVF program;
- Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience;
- Exposure to research in an appropriate field.
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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