Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor - Equine Surgery

(Level C) $119,070 - $136,990 / (Level D) $142,958 - $157,289 per annum plus an employer contribution of 9.5% superannuation will apply

Fixed term position for one year

Attractive remuneration plus assistance for visa, travel to Adelaide and accommodation for the right candidate

The School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences are seeking to appoint an Equine Surgeon into the position of Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience.

Based in our Equine Health and Performance Centre, the successful applicant will enjoy working in the close, friendly environment of a large community practice with referral services and facilities. The position will be working alongside a comprehensive multidisciplinary team comprising of diploma and certificate holders in Internal Medicine, Theriogenology, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Anaesthesiology and Surgery.

The School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences conducts teaching, research and clinical practice through its Veterinary Health Centre at the Roseworthy Campus. The Veterinary Health Centre practices have been developed to provide excellent clinical services to the public whilst educating the next generation of veterinarians. The Equine Health and Performance Centre offers excellent facilities for surgery, medicine, reproduction and diagnostic imaging. Co-located on the campus is the Companion Animal Health Centre, Production Animal Health Centre and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

Located at the picturesque Roseworthy Campus, the School of AVS offers a rural setting with access to the Barossa Valley and coastal areas. It is centrally located within easy commuting distance of a range of attractive living environments.

Please note; contribution to an after-hours roster is an expectation of this position.

To be successful you will need:

Senior Lecturer (Level C)

• Qualification in Veterinary Science acceptable for registration in South Australia.
• Specialist training in Equine Surgery and Board Certification of the ACVS or ECVS or ANZCVS Fellowship.
• Experience in equine surgery within a referral hospital.
• Track record in research and publication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a teaching and clinical service team.

Associate Professor (Level D)

• Qualification in Veterinary Science acceptable for registration in South Australia and a higher degree, preferably at doctorate or equivalent level.
• Specialist training in Equine Surgery and Board Certification of the ACVS or ECVS or ANZCVS Fellowship.
• Strong clinical track record and demonstrated ability to lead and develop clinical service delivery.
• Significant experience of teaching at tertiary level with a demonstrated ability to engage senior veterinary students in developing skills in equine clinical practice.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain excellent professional relationship with horse-owning clients and referring veterinarians.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our core values are honesty, respect, fairness, discovery and excellence. Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity. We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills of our staff.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Sciences is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research in: agriculture; food and wine; animal and veterinary sciences; biological sciences; and physical sciences. It develops future science leaders, and actively partners with innovative industries to solve scientific problems of global significance.

Learn more at: sciences.adelaide.edu.au

If you want to change tomorrow, act today

Click on the 'Apply Now' button to be taken through to our online application form.

Please ensure you address and upload your responses to all of the selection criteria found in the Selection Criteria document, either Level C or Level D – please clearly identify which level you wish to be considered for.

Applications close 11:55pm, 20 March 2020.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Dr Olivier Simon
School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
P: +61 (8) 831 31999
E: [email protected]

For a confidential discussion regarding the recruitment process for this position, contact:

Michelle Carter
HR Coordinator, Faculty of Sciences
P: +61 (8) 831 39271
E: [email protected]

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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