Senior Lecturer: Wildlife Clinician
Location
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
4+ years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
1w ago
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The Senior Lecturer: Wildlife Clinician will provide clinical services, teaching, and research in wildlife health. Responsibilities include training students, offering clinical care at the hospital and in the community, supervising postgraduates, and conducting scientific research.
UP Posting - Academic
FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION ANIMAL STUDIES
SENIOR LECTURER: WILDLIFE CLINICIAN (ONE POST)
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above-mentioned vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
The Department seeks an experienced veterinarian to join our dynamic team tasked with enhancing wildlife productivity and welfare, community and environmental health. This person will focus on clinical services, teaching and research in fields related to wildlife health.
Responsibilities
Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in medicine, surgery and management of wildlife;
Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, the surrounding community and satellite clinics, including participation in a 24-hour service;
Postgraduate training and supervision;
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 equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
An appropriate MMedVet degree and/or equivalent speciality board certification in Zoo/Wildlife medicine;
Registration as a Wildlife Specialist with the SAVC, or eligibility for immediate registration;
At least two full research peer-reviewed papers in ISI-accredited scientific journals as first or senior author;
At least 4 years’ full-time experience in wildlife medicine and health;
Demonstrate the potential to become a competent lecturer at undergraduate and postgraduate level;
Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development; and
Demonstrate strong potential to become an established researcher.
Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)
Willingness to participate in extracurricular academic activities or events;
Skills in wildlife population-level problem investigation, management interventions and related consultations;
Research interest appropriate to the position;
Candidates without a PhD: Commitment to obtain further postgraduate qualification 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 with relevant specialised procedures, techniques and tools, e.g. software;
Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience; and
Exposure to research in an appropriate field.
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University of Pretoria
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Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
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Senior Lecturer: Wildlife Clinician
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa • Full Time