Life Impact Profile

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

School of Veterinary Sciences

Job Reference Number: 15663

The University of Adelaide has established South Australia’s first Veterinary School at its historic Roseworthy Campus, which lies to the north of Adelaide city and is approximately 50 minutes drive from the city or 25 minutes drive from the Barossa Valley, one of Australia’s premier wine growing areas.

The rural setting of the campus, which is located on a 1600 ha property that includes a working farm, allows excellent access to large animal species as well as an operating ambulatory clinic and an on-campus equine hospital, currently in the design stage, which will open in 2013. The first students in the University’s three-year BSc pre-veterinary degree were enrolled in 2008 and, in 2011, the 3 year postgraduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree commenced.

We are seeking a Veterinarian with advanced training in Equine Medicine to work collaboratively as a member of a teaching and research team based at the Roseworthy campus,

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the continuing development of the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences and offers the chance to develop your own clinical skills and research interests while shaping the future of teaching at the School as part of a team of excellent equine clinicians.

Position Requirements

You should have:

A qualification in Veterinary Science acceptable for registration in South Australia
A higher degree, or equivalent qualification in equine medicine, or a related discipline
A demonstrated ability to contribute to the teaching effort of a school in equine medicine at tertiary level
An ability to develop & conduct a research program and to publish in the scientific literature
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of teaching and research teams.

Salary

Salary: (Level B) $77,688 - $92,256 per annum
(Level C) $95,163 – $109,735 per annum.

Superannuation

Plus an employer superannuation contribution of 17% applies.

Term of Position

This tenurable position is available immediately.

Further Information

Please refer to the relevant selection criteria (Level B, Level C) or alternatively contact Ms Mandy Holloway, HR Administrator, School of Veterinary Sciences, email mandy.holloway@adelaide.edu.au or phone: + 61 8313 7740

Applications

Closing date: Open until filled

Your application should:

include your résumé/Curriculum Vitae
address the selection criteria
quote the relevant reference number
include residency status
include the names, addresses and/or email details of three referees.

Email applications to mandy.holloway@adelaide.edu.au or forward to:

Ms Mandy Holloway
Human Resources Administrator
Roseworthy Campus
The University of Adelaide
South Australia 5005