Assistant or Associate Professor - Veterinary Pharmacology/Toxicology

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) offers a unique program of training on the island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean. A cutting-edge curriculum, with innovative use of technologies and simulations, provides the best possible training for tomorrow’s veterinarians. Students benefit from seven semesters of integrated preclinical and clinical studies at our St Kitts campus, and one year of clinical training at our affiliate veterinary teaching hospitals in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia.

Our ongoing research focuses on key issues strategically relevant to One Health in tropical and developing countries and includes zoonotic diseases, food safety and security, environmental health, and conservation medicine. We prioritize recruitment of talented faculty and are now seeking a key new member of our team to join us as we develop new programs to best prepare our graduates to face the global opportunities and challenges of veterinary medicine in the 21st century.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching:

·         Lead a team-taught course in Veterinary Toxicology

·         Participate in a team-taught course in Veterinary Pharmacology

·         Participate in a team-taught introductory course a Veterinary Preparatory (Vet Prep) Program

·         Prepare NAVLE oriented exam questions, provide assessment, and meet with students as requested to provide guidance and understanding of course lectures

Research:

·         Aim to develop an independent, collaborative, and productive line of research resulting in a sustainable output of publications in peer-reviewed journals

·         Seek intramural funding through 1 of 4 RUSVM Research Centers as initial support to build the foundation to seek extramural funding

·         Represent RUSVM and showcase research achievements through participation at scientific meetings

 

Administrative/Service Activities:

·         Aim to serve as member on various academic and operational committees

·         Aim to serve as faculty advisor to RUSVM student organizations or clubs

• DVM, or comparable degree is required
• Combination of a DVM and PhD and/or Diplomate status (ACVCP, ACT, ACVECC, ACVIM) is desired
• The successful candidate will have experience as an educator with a teaching philosophy to deliver lectures with scope and depth to convey concepts and clinical applications as well as fortitude to rigorously assesses student progress
• The successful candidate will have developed or have the potential to develop a scholarly record as a scientist with a research philosophy that embraces One Health in a collaborative manner which will support and sustain intramural and extramural grant funding
• The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and embrace a culture of care that is based on diversity, equity, and inclusion supported by core values that encompass T.E.A.C.H – Team, Energy, Accountability, Community, Heart.

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Qualified applicants can apply by submitting curriculum vitae (CV) and letter of intent describing their vision of contribution in major areas of teaching and research. File review will begin upon receipt of the completed applications and continue until the position is filled. Reference letters are requested prior to on campus interviews.

There is no personal income tax in St. Kitts. As an expatriate, you may still be responsible to report income in your home country. Please consult a tax advisor for more information on implications for you.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Adtalem, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.