RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

• The successful candidate will mainly be responsible for the equine ambulatory mobile clinic;
• Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital and surrounding community, including participation in a 24-hour service;
• Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate veterinary and/or veterinary nursing students in a relevant field;
• Network with relevant stakeholders in a relevant industry;
• Research and publication in national and international journals;
• Departmental and faculty administrative duties as delegated by the Head of the Department;
• Community engagement; and
• Academic self-development as appropriate to the individual’s academic career.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or an equivalent veterinary qualification;
• Registration (or registrable) as a Veterinarian with SAVC;
• Demonstrate the potential to become competent lecturer at the undergraduate level; and
• Demonstrate strong potential to become an established specialist clinician in an academic environment.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proven knowledge and competency in the field of interest;
• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Commitment to obtain a further postgraduate qualification in reasonable time;
• Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; and
• Generic teaching competence such as communication and presentation, word-processing, spreadsheets and and social networking skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Interest and experience in Equine medicine and surgery; and
• Master’s degree in Equine medicine or surgery.

CLOSING DATE:  12 June 2025