Lecturer: Equine Surgery - Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies

University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria · Pretoria, Gauteng

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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 Equine Surgery;
Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding community and satellite clinics, including participation in a 24-hour service;
Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate;
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.

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 Equine Surgery;
Demonstrable interest in research;
Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development;
Participation in extracurricular academic activities or events;
Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio required at the lecturer level; and
Demonstrate strong potential to become an established specialist researcher.

Proven knowledge and competence in Equine Surgery;
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; and
Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentation, word-processing; and spreadsheet software.

CLOSING DATE: 8 October 2026