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Associate Professor/Professor of Ruminant Health

School of Veterinary Science

Job Reference Number: 9021

Position Requirements | Salary | Superannuation | Term of Position | Further Information | Applications

The University of Adelaide has established South Australia’s first Vet School at the Roseworthy Campus. The first intake of students in the University's three-year pre-veterinary Animal Science undergraduate degree were enrolled this year, and from 2011 there will be 50 places every year for the postgraduate veterinary science degree.

The Vet School’s new facilities will house the preclinical anatomy, physiology and surgical skills laboratories planned for 2010. The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is due to be ready for students in 2011 as they enter their clinical years. The focus of the new Vet School is on emerging areas of national importance, such as aquaculture, biosecurity, production animals and equine health, and will specifically support South Australia's veterinary industry requirements.

We are seeking a Veterinarian, who is eligible to practice in South Australia, to direct Ruminant Studies curriculum development. You will be expected to have a higher degree at doctoral level in veterinary ruminant health, significant tertiary teaching experience and demonstrated skills in curriculum development. You will have an excellent publication record in international peer reviewed journals and would be responsible for establishment of a research group within the field. A specialist veterinary qualification in ruminant health would be highly desirable. Active collaborations with groups within SARDI and PIRSA will be encouraged.

Position Requirements

You should have:

• a higher degree at doctoral level in ruminant health
  
• strong publication record in peer reviewed international journals and ability to attract research funding and lead a research team
  
• a Veterinary degree acceptable for registration in South Australia
  
• excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a large multi-disciplinary team

For appointment as a Professor (Level E), in addition to the above, you should have a demonstrated ability to foster research of groups both within the discipline and within related disciplines as well as demonstrated experience in research policy development.

The successful applicant will be appointed at an appropriate level depending on qualifications and relevant experience.

Salary

Full-time salary: (Level D) $103,358 - $113,868 per annum, (Level E) $133,139 per annum.

Superannuation

An employer superannuation contribution of 17% applies.

Term of Position

This tenurable position is available from 1 January 2009.

Further Information

Please refer to the selection criteria (Level D (pdf 28kB), Level E (pdf 29kB)) or alternatively contact Professor Gail Anderson, telephone: +61 8 8303 7740.

Applications

Deadline: 29 August 2009

Your application must:

• 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 Ms Niamh Milligan or forward to:

Ms Niamh Milligan
Human Resources
The University of Adelaide
South Australia 5005