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SENIOR LECTURER (VETERINARY PATHOLOGY) Job at University of Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia

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Date: 2021-08

Posted 16 August, 2021

Exciting opportunity for a Senior Lecturer (Veterinary Pathology) to join the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences

About the role

The Senior Lecturer (Veterinary Pathology) will provide leadership and foster excellence in teaching and research at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, Melbourne Veterinary School. This position will actively mentor and deliver teaching to students, including but not limited to developing and delivering lectures, developing teaching materials, conducting workshops and classes throughout the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program in the veterinary pathology discipline. The position will have a particular focus on the diagnosis of animal diseases and causes of mortality through performing autopsy, microscopic examinations of tissues, and laboratory testing.

The position will actively participate in leadership and service both within and outside the University and broader community and be an effective member of committees at the Department, School, Faculty and, if appropriate, University levels. The position will also play an important role in developing teaching and research within the Melbourne Veterinary School, assisting with the contribution to strategic and operational plans. The position will provide a significant degree of leadership in the veterinary pathology discipline and will undertake and participate in research in the veterinary pathology field, including with established collaborators of the University of Melbourne.

About you

An awarded tertiary veterinary or equivalent degree registrable in the State of Victoria.

An awarded PhD or equivalent research higher degree in veterinary anatomic pathology or associated discipline.

Eligibility for specialist qualifications in veterinary anatomic pathology supported by a minimum of three years training in anatomic pathology, or membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in a relevant chapter.

Significant experience in the diagnosis of diseases of domestic animals.

Significant experience in undertaking independent teaching in a variety of settings, to undergraduate and postgraduate students within the discipline.

Commitment to excellence, and demonstrated capacity in leadership and innovation, in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the discipline.

Recognition as being influential in a relevant discipline, evidenced by a strong record of original and innovative research contributions in peer reviewed journals and/or book chapters.

A successful record and/or ability to secure competitive research grants and/or industry funding and directing research programs.

Demonstrated evidence of the ability to provide significant degree of leadership in scholarly and/or teaching as well as effectively supervising and mentoring staff and students.

Demonstrated high level organisational skills and record keeping capabilities as well as well as demonstrated ability to prioritise a range of tasks, manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a busy environment.

An excellent record in attracting and providing supervision to completion of graduate research students.

Well-developed interpersonal skills appropriate for scientific audiences with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and an ability to tailor information to different audiences in a diverse environment.

To ensure the University provides a safe environment for children, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

Please note: to be eligible to apply, you must be located in Australia and have the legal right to work in Australia for the duration of the assignment.

For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria, please go to:

https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Benefits

- Maximise your benefits through our Salary Packaging scheme

- Flexible family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions

- The opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment

- A substantial discount to eligible staff and their immediate families in undertaking further studies at the University of Melbourne

To find out more, go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits
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