Senior Lecturer, Veterinary Pathology & Teaching Leader

University of Pretoria; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid schemes (BESTMED & UMVUZO)

Job summary

University of Pretoria in Pretoria invites applications for Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Veterinary Pathology within the Faculty of Veterinary Science. The role covers teaching, diagnostic pathology, research and service to communities.

Minimum requirements include veterinary degree, advanced pathology qualifications, SAVC specialist status, and a track record of teaching and research. The annual package aligns with UP policy and medical aid schemes.

Qualifications

• BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent veterinary qualification.
• MMedVet (Path) or European/American board-certified degree in veterinary pathology (ECVP/ACVP).
• Registered or registrable with the SAVC as a specialist.
• Experience in diagnostic veterinary pathology laboratory/institution.
• At least two full research papers as senior author in accredited journals.

Responsibilities

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in veterinary pathology.
• Experiential training of undergraduates and postgraduates in diagnostic pathology.
• Preparation, presentation and review of course material.
• Lectures, seminars and tutorials, evaluation of students, student support and curriculum development.
• Diagnostic necropsy and biopsy duties on a rotational basis.
• Active participation in departmental research programmes.
• Service rendering to communities and continuing education programmes.
• Administrative and management tasks as delegated by the Head of Department.

Skills

Pathology knowledge

Research interest

Teaching competence

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

BVSc or BVMCh degree

MMedVet (Path) or board-certified in pathology

SAVC specialist registration

Peer-reviewed publications (senior author)

Tools

Immunohistochemistry

Job description

University of Pretoria in Pretoria invites applications for Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Veterinary Pathology within the Faculty of Veterinary Science. The role covers teaching, diagnostic pathology, research and service to communities.

Minimum requirements include veterinary degree, advanced pathology qualifications, SAVC specialist status, and a track record of teaching and research. The annual package aligns with UP policy and medical aid schemes.