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School of Veterinary Science
Faculty of Science
Reference no. 1828/0917
About the opportunity
This leadership-position operates within the School of Veterinary Science’s (SSVS) with the role primarily located at the Avian, Reptile and Exotic Pet Hospital (AREPH), a specialist exotic and wildlife service which is part of the Camden Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The SSVS is the leading Veterinary Science in the Southern Hemisphere being ranked 11th in the world. The SSVS is part of the Faculty of Science of the University of Sydney.
The SSVS provides a range of postgraduate degree programs in veterinary and associated disciplines. The Teaching hospitals provide the clinical learning experience for students and staff engaged in professional training programs. The hospitals are commercial centres and provide a range of veterinary services to the public.
In addition to the clinical services and instruction, this role is the designated head of the AREPH Hospital manages a clinical master’s student and the support staff within the Service. For more information about AREPH Hospital please refer to http://www.avianreptileandexoticpethospital.com.au/
The position reports to the Commercial and Clinical Services Director for the UVTHC for business and performance and to the Veterinary Directory for teaching, research, clinical standards and biosecurity issues covered under the Veterinary Practice Act NSW. Support to the role is provided by the Hospital Manager, Camden for operational issues including human resources, rostering and administration.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
About you
As a clinical academic provide specialist level quality avian and exotic animal clinical services and teaching to the School of Veterinary science in support of the newly established DVM. Supervise the combined Master’s (clinical and research) residency program in Avian Medicine based at Camden.
The appointee will advance knowledge in Avian Medicine through research, supervision of post-graduate students and other scholarly activities, actively participating in the School’s clinical research program and didactic and practical teaching programs. A Vaccination record will be required prior to appointment.
To provide strategic and operational leadership to the Avian, Reptile and Exotic Pet Hospital a unique purpose built facility and Hospital service dedicated to the treatment and care of exotic animals and wildlife in a way which meets clients and student’s needs and which to achieve agreed targets and goals of the School, Faculty and University. We are looking for a Clinical Academic Avian Medicine AREPH/ Clinical Associate Professor /Senior Lecturer in Avian Medicine who possesses demonstrated expertise in the following:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA LEVEL C and D:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA FOR LEVEL D (DESIRABLE FOR LEVEL C)
DESIRABLE FOR LEVEL D
The position is full-time fixed term for 3 years Level C/D depending on candidate’s experience. Further contracts may be offered subject to performance and need, and availability of funds.
About us
Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 6000 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.
We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.
For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number to apply.
Closing date: 11:30pm 08 October (Sydney time)
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