Lecturer / Senior Lecturer: Wildlife Clinician - Department of Production Animal Studies

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION ANIMAL STUDIES

LECTURER /SENIOR LECTURER:  WILDLIFE CLINICIAN

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 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.

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

• 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, 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.

CLOSING DATE: 11 May 2025

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

Lecturer:

• A BVSc- or BVMCh-degree or an equivalent veterinary qualification;
• Registration with the SAVC at the time of appointment or eligibility for registration  within a reasonable time;
• A MSc-degree in Veterinary Science with the research topic related to wildlife
• Medicine; or at least 2 years of specialist training in wildlife by the time of appointment; and
• Publication in wildlife medicine would be an added advantage.

Senior Lecturer:

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;

• Registration as a Wildlife Specialist with the SAVC, or eligibility for immediate registration;
• An appropriate MMedVet degree and/or equivalent specialty board certification;
• At least 4 years’ full time experience in wildlife medicine and health;
• Demonstrate the potential to become a competent lecturer at undergraduate and post graduate level;
• Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development;
• Demonstrate strong potential to become an established researcher; and
• At least two full research peer reviewed papers in ISI accredited scientific journals as first or senior author.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proven knowledge and competence in veterinary clinical work;
• Willingness to participate in extracurricular academic activities or events
• Skills in herd or population level problem investigation, management interventions and consultation;
• 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.

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