Professor of large animal surgery

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science

Department of Clinical Sciences 

The Department of Clinical Sciences conducts undergraduate education, research and postgraduate education in the scientific areas of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing. We contribute to the continuous development of knowledge about animal health and diseases at both individual and population levels. 

The department's activities mainly concern our common Swedish domesticated animal species with a focus on anesthesiology, diagnostic imaging, veterinary nursing, epidemiology, laboratory animal science, surgery, clinical pathology, medicine and animal reproduction. The University Animal Hospital is an integrated part of the Department of Clinical Sciences.

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Subject description

The subject is large animal surgery with a focus on horses but also includes ruminants and pigs.

Duties

The applicant will be expected to:

• develop and lead internationally successful research;
• develop, lead and participate in teaching at first, second and third cycle level;
• develop and maintain national and international networks with academia, the relevant public authorities, industry, organisations and society at large;
• collaborate with other SLU research teams to strengthen interdisciplinary activities at the university;
• apply for external research funding from both national and international sources;
• supervise doctoral students and residents undergoing specialist training;
• actively participate in clinical work and teaching;
• contribute to the strategic development of the department, faculty and SLU;
• communicate research findings and other relevant information to society at large;
• perform administrative duties within the department, faculty and university.

The department uses Swedish and English in parallel. The professor should be able to perform the majority of their tasks in English. However, as a public authority, the university has Swedish as its main language according to the requirements of the Language Act and the professor must be able to use Swedish as their working language within four years of beginning the position. The department will provide support with language learning. 

Eligibility

The applicant must

• have a Degree of Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine;
• be licensed to practise veterinary medicine in Sweden, alternatively be entitled to obtain such a licence in accordance with the relevant legislation, regulations and directives*;
• have successfully completed a doctoral degree or have the equivalent academic qualifications, as well as hold the qualifications required for appointment as a docent;
• demonstrate research expertise in the subject;
• demonstrate teaching expertise and have the ability to integrate research and a scientific approach into their teaching;
• have proven clinical experience in a subject field relevant to the position;
• have good knowledge of English.

*Act (2009:302) on Activities within Animal Healthcare, Chapter 3. Eligibility regulations.
The Swedish Board of Agriculture’s Veterinary Regulatory Handbook C23, Swedish Board of Agriculture’s regulations and general advice on eligibility requirements for veterinary care staff (SJVFS 2016:9), Chapter 2. Eligibility to practise as a veterinary surgeon. Information in English regarding how to apply for a Swedish veterinary licence or a so-called special permit.
Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications.

Grounds of assessment

The assessment criteria for appointment must be the degree of expertise required as qualification for employment.

The assessment of research expertise will be based on:

• completed research activities and ongoing research in the subject;
• the ability to independently initiate and run successful and internationally-recognised research;
• the ability to compete for external research funding as main applicant;
• experience of the role of principal supervisor for third-cycle courses and study programmes. As a principal supervisor, the applicant should have supervised doctoral students throughout their studies and until they are awarded their doctoral degree.
• have international specialist competence (Diplomate) in a subject relevant to the position;
• supervision experience as part of international specialist training (residency).

The following will be taken into consideration when assessing teaching expertise:

• planning, implementation, examination and assessment of teaching and education
• experience of both theoretical and clinical teaching at first and second cycle level
• the ability to integrate research and scientific approaches into teaching work
• supervision and examination of first and second cycle courses
• training in teaching and learning in higher education or the equivalent knowledge
• pedagogic vision and  reflection.

The following abilities will also be assessed:

• developing and leading activities and staff within academia
• communicating and collaborating internally
• collaborating with external stakeholders and society at large
• communicating work with research and development.

The appointment will be offered to the applicant who, following a qualitative comprehensive assessment, is deemed to have the best skills set to conduct and develop the duties in question, and contribute to the positive development of the organisation.

This position offers the vibrant research climate at SLU. The benefits of the position include Swedish family health care provisions, parenting support including generous paid leave of absence policies that allow both parents to care for newborns and toddlers. Additionally Sweden has a well-established pre-school structure as well as an educational system that provides no-cost education through university studies. Find out more facts and stories about Sweden at www.sweden.se

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The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden. SLU has around 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 4,5 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.