Lecturer / Senior Lecturer : Ruminant Health and Production - Department of Production Animal S[...]

Job title : Lecturer / Senior Lecturer : Ruminant Health and Production - Department of Production Animal Studies

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : April 28, 2025

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas :

1. Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in clinical & herd / flock health and management of production animal species;
2. Actively recruit additional clientele to fulfil this mandate;
3. Provide clinical and herd / flock health services through the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding community and satellite clinics, including participation in a 24-hour service;
4. Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate;
5. Conduct research and publish in scientific journals;
6. Network with relevant industry stakeholders;
7. Engage with the community – participate and support student activities;
8. Perform administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department;
9. Engage in academic self-development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Lecturer :

1. A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
2. Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as a Veterinarian;
3. Must be registered or willing to register in 2025 for MMedVet degree Bovine Health and Production and be able to graduate in reasonable time;
4. A minimum of five years of veterinary clinical experience predominantly in ruminant practice;
5. Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development.

Senior Lecturer :

1. A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
2. Registration with the SAVC as a specialist;
3. An appropriate MMedVet-degree and / or equivalent specialty board certification in ruminant medicine and herd health (e.g. MMedVet Bovine Health and Production or MMedVet Gyn);
4. Minimum of five years of veterinary clinical experience with at least three years’ experience in predominantly reproduction aspects in ruminants (case log);
5. At least two full peer-reviewed papers in an accredited scientific journal as author or co-author.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES :

1. Experience in either beef or dairy herd health and production;
2. Experience with relevant specialised procedures, techniques and tools, e.g. software;
3. Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience;
4. Involvement in research in an appropriate field;
5. Evidence of industry leadership or involvement.