Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Anaesthesiology, Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Science, post 224... - 25020 at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

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 Veterinary Anaesthesiology;
• Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding community and satellite clinics, including participation in a 24-hour service;
• Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate;
• Research and publication in scientific journals;
• Networking with relevant industry stakeholders;
• Community engagement;
• Administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department; and
• Academic self-development.

Minimum Requirements
Lecturer:

• A BVSc- or BVMCh degree or an equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• A Masters or equivalent postgraduate degree in Anaesthesiology at the time of appointment or registered for an MMedVet degree in Anaesthesiology to be completed within a reasonable time of appointment;
• Registration with the SAVC at the time of appointment or eligibility for registration within a reasonable period;
• Demonstrable a strong interest in research and potential to become an established specialist researcher;
• Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development;
• Participation in extracurricular academic activities or events; and
• Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio.

Senior Lecturer

• A BVSc- or BVMCh degree or an equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• A MMedVet degree in Anaesthesiology and/or equivalent specialty board certification;
• Registration with the SAVC as a specialist in Anaesthesiology or eligibility for registration within a reasonable period;
• At least two peer reviewed research papers in ISI accredited scientific journals as first author; and
• Four years veterinary experience with three years’ experience in predominantly Anaesthesiology.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Proven knowledge and competence in Veterinary Anaesthesiology;
• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio required at the relevant teaching level.
• Where applicable, commitment to obtain a PhD in reasonable time (senior lecturer & associate professor);
• Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; and
• Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentation, word-processing and spreadsheet software.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Experience with relevant specialised procedures and techniques in Veterinary Anaesthesiology;
• Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience; and
• Exposure to research in an appropriate field.