Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Veterinary Ethology: Department …, Pretoria

Position Overview The University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science, Department of Production Animal Studies, invites applications for a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Veterinary

Ethology

(one post). The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and community engagement focused on sustainable animal production, welfare, and applied management.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses on

animal production systems

within the South African context, covering:

Animal recording, trait classification, and functional efficiency

Sustainable extensive, semi‑intensive, and intensive livestock systems

Communal farming systems in Southern Africa

Game farming and conservation‑based management systems

Teach veterinary ethology and animal welfare, covering:

Normal animal behaviour across domestic and wildlife species

Welfare assessment and ethical animal management

Safe, effective, and humane handling of animals

Practical procedures for clinical examination

Facilitate practical and experiential training to develop student competence in animal handling, welfare assessment, and production system evaluation

Supervise postgraduate students and contribute to research outputs in accredited journals

Develop collaborations with industry and community stakeholders

Participate in community engagement, especially in communal and emerging farming systems

Perform administrative duties and support departmental development

Engage in academic self‑development

Minimum Requirements (Lecturer)

BVSc or BVMCh or relevant Animal Science qualification

Registration as a Veterinarian with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC)

Experience in ruminant health, herd health, or animal production systems

Demonstrated interest in teaching animal welfare, behaviour, and production systems

Evidence of research potential

Senior Lecturer Requirements

BVSc or BVMCh degree or an equivalent veterinary qualification

An MSc with a focus on animal management

Registration as a Veterinarian with SAVC

Five or more research‑based papers in an accredited scientific journal as senior author or co‑author in the last five years

Proven teaching experience in animal production systems and/or veterinary ethology

Postgraduate supervision experience

Competencies

Strong knowledge of animal management systems in Southern Africa, animal behaviour, welfare, and handling

Ability to integrate theory and practical training

Commitment to developing innovative and context‑relevant curricula

Research interests appropriate to the position

Commitment to obtaining a PhD within a reasonable time (for candidates without a PhD)

Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Generic teaching competence: communication, presentation, word‑processing, spreadsheets, social networking skills

Critical thinking ability

Additional Advantages

Experience in animal welfare science or veterinary ethology

Experience working with communal or emerging farming systems

Evidence of integrating welfare into production systems

Teaching innovation and curriculum development experience

Benefits 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 and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50 % of the applicable monthly premium.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University, preference may be given, but is not limited to, candidates from under‑represented designated groups. All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. By applying for this vacancy, candidates consent to verification of personal credentials and related information as part of the selection process.

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