Veterinary Anesthesiology Faculty

About the role

The Department of Clinical Sciences at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) invites applications for 1 full-time faculty position in Veterinary Anesthesia and Pain Management beginning immediately. Rank will be dependent upon qualifications but can be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Candidates must have a DVM degree or equivalent and advanced residency training in Anesthesia and Pain Management. Preference will be given to those who are diplomates of the ACVAA (or ECVAA), but candidates who are ACVAA or ECVAA board-eligible may be considered. A PhD is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the instruction of veterinary medical students and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students throughout the University.
• Primary after-hours emergency support in anesthesia is provided by anesthesia technicians, with shared backup support by anesthesia faculty.
• Teaching responsibilities include primarily didactic and laboratory instruction of veterinary medical students.
• Faculty members are expected to be involved in continuing education, committee service, and curriculum development.
• Teach 3 semesters per year of didactic lectures and laboratories, provide consultation and support for clinicians in the Ross University Veterinary Clinic, and split the remaining time between research (20%), service (10%), and other duties as assigned.
• Research publications or other scholarly activities to advance veterinary anesthesiology and/or pain management are expected.
• Develop an extramurally funded research program that includes collaboration with other scientists, advising of graduate student research, and publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to reside on the Caribbean island of St Kitts.
• A DVM or comparable degree is required.
• Board certification in Anesthesiology (ACVAA or ECVAA) and a PhD are preferred for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching professional DVM students in anaesthesiology.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.

Pay

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and work experience.

Schedule

The position will work under the guidance of the Division and Department Heads.