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Senior Lecturer: Community Engagement- Department of Production Animal Studies

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Aug 30, 2019

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FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION ANIMAL STUDIES

SENIOR LECTURER community engagement (ONE POST)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above 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 to train prospective veterinarians on what to expect in the professional life of a veterinarian, through active community engagement.

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 the professional life courses;
  • Promote and assist academics in in-cooperating community engagement activities in their respective modules;
  • Work with and in communities in collaboration with the academics and partners using a community development paradigm;
  • Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding community and satellite clinics, including participation in a 24-hour service, where applicable;
  • Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate;
  • Research and publication in scientific journals;
  • Network with relevant industry stakeholders/community leaders;
  • All administration, coordination, synchronisation of the faculty's community engagement programme and other departmental administrative duties as delegated by the Head of Department;
  • Academic self-development.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Senior Lecturer:
  • A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
  • A Master's or PhD or equivalent postgraduate degree at the time of appointment;
  • Registration with the SAVC as a specialist in a relevant field or eligibility for registration within a reasonable period;
  • Five years' veterinary experience;
  • Evidence of involvement in curricular community engagement in higher education;
  • National standing as a developer and evidence in networking with relevant industry stakeholders and involvement in policy development at national and provincial level.
  • At least one full peer reviewed papers in ISI accredited scientific journals as senior author.


REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
  • Proven knowledge and competence in the above mentioned responsibilities;
  • Research interest appropriate to the position;
  • Candidates without a PhD: Commitment to obtain a PHD in reasonable time;
  • Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
  • In-depth knowledge of community development theories and practices;
  • Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentation, word-processing and spreadsheet software.


ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
  • PhD in veterinary related programmes especially in Epidemiology;
  • Project management skills;
  • Negotiation skills;
  • Academic managerial and administrative experience.

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 medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online, quoting the applicable reference number.

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);
  • Self-evaluation which must address each of the numbered minimum requirements and required competencies above. Applications that do not include these in the evaluation may be rejected.

CLOSING DATE: 30 August 2019

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

ENQUIRIES: Dr Rebone Moerane at rebone.moerane@up.ac.za or (012) 529 8013

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2019 , 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 may 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.

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