Lecturer: Small Animal Surgery, Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies 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 Small Animal Surgery;
• 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:

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

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proven knowledge and competence in Small Animal Surgery;
• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Candidates without a MSc and/or PhD: Commitment to obtain a MSc and/or PhD in reasonable time;
• 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 in various small animal surgery procedures;
• Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience; 
• Exposure to research in an appropriate field; and
• Registration for a MMedVet (surgery) is desirable.