Teaching assistant (20330) - Small Animal

    →   Apply until 10/08/2021 23:59 (Brussels time)
→   Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
→   Department DI09 - Small Animal
→   AAP temporary appointment - 30%
→   Number of openings: 1.00
→   Reference number: 202107/DI09/PA/013

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programs that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.

YOUR TASKS

-    You will participate in the practice-based teaching of internal medicine at the department (i.e. organization, counselling and assessment of practical exercises and seminars).  This includes the guidance of students during the consultations and with the performance of simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

-    You hold a degree of Master in Veterinary Medicine.
For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. The degree requirements need to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
-    You are involved in other professional activities and you have demonstrable experience that may contribute to the quality of the practice-based teaching in internal medicine at the department.
-    You are interested in a teaching assignment in the field concerned.
-    You are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services.
-    Teaching experience and additional training in internal medicine, giving lectures and being a recognized specialist in internal medicine is an added value.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

-    We offer you a 1 year appointment which may be renewed indefinitely for five years at a time. Attention: You cannot be appointed for a cumulative percentage of more than 30% as a Teaching Assistant at Ghent University.
-    Your appointment will start on 1 October 2021 at the earliest.
-    Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP3. More information about our salary scales.
-    All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 38 days of paid leave (per year for a full-time employment), bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits (in Dutch).

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not sent through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

-    In the field ‘Cv’: your cv in pdf format
-    In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
-    In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
-    In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. (This can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en ).

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. S. Daminet ([email protected] , +32 (0)9/2647700).

Do you have a question? Please read our FAQ  regarding the online application process.