The University Of Sydney | Clinical Education Academic In Small Animal Medicine | Sydney

Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Research Field: Biological sciences, Medical sciences
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country: Australia
Application Deadline: 11 Dec 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: To be defined
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description A unique veterinary clinical career pathway.
Leadership for good starts here.

A single Full-time, continuing employment opportunity appointment in Small Animal Medicine (Education-Focused).
Located on the Camperdown Campus at the Sydney School of Veterinary Science.
Opportunity for a different professional pathway where you can leverage your clinical expertise, enhance work life balance, and find purpose in the academic opportunities.
A generous Base Salary (Lecturer Level B / Senior Lecturer Level C / Associate Professor Level D) + 15% Loading for a Registered Specialist + 17% Superannuation.
About the opportunity
We are seeking to make a single appointment at either Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Small Animal Medicine (Education-Focused) , with the primary focus to provide Small Animal Medicine Services at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Hospital Medicine team to continue to raise the profile of the service to clients and referring veterinarians.
You will play an integral part in the oversight of the Medicine unit services while delivering high level of clinical support.
You will have an active teaching role of final year DVM veterinary students in liaison with the Heads of Specialist Services and Primary Care.

An academic background is not essential for this role - candidates with strong clinical experience will be considered.

A Lecturer is expected to engage in teaching and research independently or part of a team and support the DVM program predominantly through clinical supervision of placements and clinical service.
A lecturer would have advanced training in a specific discipline (eg membership or similar).

The base salary for a Lecturer (Level B) is between $122,830 p.a.
- $145,858 p.a + 17% superannuation (a total package of between $143k - $170k p.a).

A Senior Lecturer is expected to make significant contributions to teaching and learning within the DVM program, primarily within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital for final year students with involvement in didactic settings for earlier years.
A Senior Lecturer is also expected to provide leadership as registered Specialist and have a demonstrated research track record.

The salary for a Senior Lecturer (Level C) is between $173,030 p.a.
- $199,515 p.a.
(inclusive of a generous loading for a registered specialist) + 17% superannuation (a total package of between $198k - $229k p.a.
for a registered specialist).

An Associate Professor is expected to be an academic leader as a clinical specialist with a demonstrated research track record and recognition at a national/international level for teaching, research and clinical service.

The salary for an Associate Professor (Level D) is between $208,340 p.a.
- $229,523 p.a.
(inclusive of a generous loading for a registered specialist) + 17% superannuation + (a total package of between $243k - $268k p.a.
for a registered specialist).

Your key responsibilities will be to:
maintain and contribute to the long-standing reputation of the School for academic excellence coordinate and develop curricula and programs within the School ensuring outstanding teaching and learning outcomes coordinate and engage in a high-quality teaching and learning experience which meet the University's expectations and standards for education make original and innovative contributions to the advancement of research and education within the discipline which are recognised as outstanding, nationally or internationally maintain a research profile which meets University expectation and standard and enhance the reputation of the School, including success in competitive research grants and other research income generation, publications in peer-reviewed international journals collaborate cooperatively and constructively with colleagues in teaching and research teams provide outstanding clinical care to patients.
About you
registration or eligible for registration with the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board.
advanced training in small animal Medicine.
a fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists or Diplomate status with the American College or the European would be essential for appointment to Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor.
an ability to work cooperatively and constructively with veterinarians in all referral services of the UVTHS in a collegiate manner a proven ability to manage a high caseload using best-practice principles and achieve operating objectives leadership capacity in a specialist discipline experience in teaching is desirable.
The key benefits:
be part of developing the next generation of veterinarians be stimulated by an academic environment focused on teaching and research have the opportunity to expand and strengthen your skills in teaching and research in an environment that strongly supports these key aspects of the position industry leading leave provisions including generous paid parental leave entitlements (up to 36 weeks pending eligibility), personal leave including sick and carer's leave (up to 10 weeks pa), annual leave (4 weeks pa) possibility for compressed working week access to employee assistance programs at no cost salary packaging options available 15% veterinary clinical specialist loading is available for specialist registered with NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board generous relocation allowance and access to research and publication support opportunity to inspire and train the next generation of veterinary leaders, undertake impactful research to enhance the lives of animals, engage with the school ranked #1 in Australia and #26th globally, within a world class University.
Join an organization that has over a hundred years of experience in excellence in clinical care and innovation and be part of the transformational process supporting students to become veterinarians.
A privileged role for someone who wants more.

Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles required for pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements.
If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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