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UP Posting – Academic

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

LECTURER/ SENIOR LECTURER: VETERINARY ANATOMY

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria’s commitment to quality makes it one of the top research Universities in the country giving it a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

• Didactic and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology; 
• Departmental research and publication of research findings in peer reviewed  international journals;
• Departmental and Faculty administrative and related activities, as well as other duties as delegated by the Head of Department;
• Community engagement activities; and
• Participating in self-development activities as outlined by the Head of the Department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

Qualifications:

• For someone without a veterinary qualification: An appropriate MSc; OR
• For someone with a veterinary qualification: A BVSc (or an equivalent veterinary qualification) and a Masters or equivalent postgraduate degree at the time of appointment or be prepared to register for an MSc to be completed within two years of appointment;
• At least 2-years experience;
• 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;

Senior Lecturer:

Qualifications:

• For someone without a veterinary qualification: An appropriate PhD; OR
• For someone with a veterinary qualification: A BVSc (or an equivalent veterinary qualification) and a Masters or equivalent postgraduate degree;
• Five or more research-based full papers in an accredited scientific journal as senior author and/or co-author;
• At least three years’ experience; and
• Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio required at the Senior Lecturer level.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Good language and communication skills (written and verbal comprehension and verbal expression);
• Generic teaching competence such as communication and presentation, word-processing, spreadsheets and social networking skills; and
• Candidates without a PhD: Commitment to further academic development.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES

• Evidence of applicable teaching experience;
• Evidence of a strong research record; and
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Master or equivalent postgraduate degree.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO Health medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online atwww.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research); and
• Self-evaluation. The self-evaluation must address each minimum requirement.

CLOSING DATE: 23 February 2020

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES:  Ms MB Nyathela, Tel: (012) 529 8541

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 6 May 2020, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.