Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Epidemiology and Ruminant Health – Department of Production Animal Studies needed at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and experiential training in veterinary epidemiology and related fields;
• Participation in the teaching and practical training of undergraduate veterinary and  veterinary nursing students in clinical medicine & herd/flock health and management  of production animal species 
• Participation on a rotational basis in the provision of clinical and herd/flock health  services through the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding  community and satellite clinics, including participation in a 24-hour service;
• Preparation, presentation and review of course materials;
• Active participation in departmental research programmes and development of new  research programmes;
• Service rendering to developing communities and continuing education programmes; and  Administrative and management tasks as delegated by the Head of Department.

Minimum requirements:

Lecturer:

• A BVSc or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• Registration or eligible for registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as a Veterinarian;
• Registered for or committed to acquiring an M-degree within three years of appointment;
• A minimum of two years recent (within past ~10 years) veterinary clinical experience, including production animals, or one year internship in relevant field;
• Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio;
• Strong interest in research and potential to become an established researcher; and
• Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development.

Added advantages and preferences:

• A Masters degree in a relevant field.

Senior Lecturer: 

In addition to the requirements for Lecturer:

• A Masters degree in epidemiology, production animal medicine, or a related field, and two or more peer-reviewed publications in accredited scientific journals;
• Registered for a PhD or committed to acquiring a PhD within three years of appointment; and 
• Teaching experience at undergraduate level.

Added advantages and preferences:

• A PhD in a relevant field
• SAVC, ACVPM, ECVPH or equivalent registration as diplomate or specialist in veterinary epidemiology or production animal medicine.