Veterinary Physiology Faculty
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Job Description
Overview
The Department of Biomedical Sciences at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) seeks applications at the rank of Assistant Associate or Full Professor in Biomedical Sciences with a background in Veterinary Physiology. Accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) RUSVM offers an accelerated DVM program in a unique environment on the island of St. Kitts in the Eastern Caribbean. Students benefit from a diverse and talented faculty who integrate contemporary teaching tools and simulations with innovative technologies that encompass seven sequential semesters of preclinical and clinical courses at our St Kitts campus prior to one year of clinical training at one of our many globally placed affiliate veterinary teaching hospitals.
Our Research Program embraces the global concept of One Health which is supported by intramural grant funding and encompasses animal human and environmental health and conservation. Moreover our research program is supported by a strategy that includes four Research Centers providing opportunities for faculty and students to engage in collaborative research encompassing Zoonoses and Tropical Veterinary Medicine Integrative Mammalian Research Conservation Medicine and Ecosystem Health and Veterinary and Medical Educational Research. In addition our graduate program provides opportunities for faculty and students to receive advanced training in our MSc or PhD programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have a primary role in teaching in our DVM program involving a team approach to Veterinary Physiology. The candidate will have full responsibility as instructor and course coordinator for Physiology I (Semester 1) and have continuity with Physiology II (Semester 2). Additional opportunities may include teaching in other areas such as Clinical Reasoning Veterinary Professionals Program or other relevant disciplines. Major responsibilities include course administration inclassroom lectures and evaluation of student success associated with periodic examinations and guidance as needed.
In addition to a strong commitment to teaching the successful applicant will be expected to develop and/or contribute to a collaborative Research Program and participate in the Graduate Program. Major outputs will include publications grant funding and supervision of veterinary student research assistants and/or graduate students.
Administrative and services duties are aligned with our annual performance goals and objectives. These may include participating as a member of various campus academic and/or operational committees serving as advisor or mentor to one of many student clubs or organizations or playing a role in community outreach.
Qualifications :
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree preferred but a PhD in Physiology with relevant experience and knowledge in various areas of Biomedical Sciences (neurology endocrinology metabolism cardiology) will be considered.
Candidates will have good writing and communication skills with ability to promote a culture of collegiality diversity equity and inclusiveness across campus.
Willingness to live and work in St Kitts
Additional Information :
Equal Opportunity Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
