Senior Lecturer: Reproduction - Department of Production Animal 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 reproductive health in the 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;
• 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 equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• An MMedVet (Gyn) -degree and/or equivalent specialty board certification;
• At least two full research papers of which one can be a case report in an accredited scientific journal as senior author (N.B. : Case study involves the descriptive outcome of one or more clinical cases).
• A minimum of three years of veterinary clinical experience predominantly in reproduction aspects; and
• Evidence of continued professional development or continued education    development

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 within reasonable time in a field related to the discipline of veterinary reproduction;
• 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, techniques and tools, e.g. assisted reproduction technologies such as gamete cryopreservation; and
• Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience.