Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor and Term Head, Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• The strategic and operational management of the Department;
• Planning and managing the academic, research and clinical programmes of the Department, including the training of veterinary specialist residents;
• Promoting academic excellence in teaching and research;
• Recruiting and managing staff of the Department and promoting their continuous development;
• Managing the Department’s budget and raising funds for departmental activities;
• Aligning the vision and programme of the Department with the broader vision of the Faculty and the University;
• Providing and/or facilitating mentorship of young academics in the Department;
• Offering leadership in transformation initiatives;
• The clinical services rendered by the clinicians and specialist in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding community and satellite clinics, including a 24-hour service in conjunction with the Director of the hospital.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Senior Lecturer

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• An appropriate MMedVet-degree and/or equivalent specialty board certification appropriate to the disciplines within the Department;
• Registration with the SAVC as a specialist;
• At least two full peer-reviewed paper in an accredited scientific journal as author or co-author;
• Experience with student supervision (clinical and academic);
• At least 5 years significant experience in managing staff; and
• Appropriate vision for the Department.

Associate Professor

• A veterinary degree and registration with the SAVC or eligibility to register;
• An appropriate MMedVet-degree and/or equivalent specialty board certification appropriate to the disciplines within the Department;
• Registration with the SAVC as a specialist;
• Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• At least five full papers in an accredited scientific journal as senior author or co-author in the last five years;
• High-profile in the veterinary profession on national level;
• Substantial and demonstrable experience in managing academic, and/or technical support staff;
• Recognised academic status as a researcher, through publications and post-graduate student supervision; and
• Appropriate vision for the Department.

Professor

• A veterinary degree and registration with the SAVC or eligibility to register;
• A PhD appropriate to the disciplines within the Department or Registration with the South African Veterinary Council as a specialist or eligibility to register with the Council as a specialist or international board certification in a discipline within the department.;
• High-profile in the veterinary profession on national and international level;
• Recognised academic status in the field through outstanding research, a strong publication record and post-graduate student supervision and experience in grantsmanship;
• Substantial and demonstrable experience in managing academic, research and technical support staff; and
• Appropriate vision for the Department.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, communication and negotiation skills; and
• Experience in high-level liaison with internal and external stakeholder and professional bodies.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• National Research Foundation (NRF) rating as a research scientist.