Equine Clinical Instructor

About Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), an Adtalem Global Education institution, prepares students to become veterinary leaders by drawing connections among animals, people and the planet, as a member of the One Health Initiative. RUSVM offers research programs focused on emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases, conservation medicine and ecosystem health. RUSVM has graduated more than 6,000 students and offers postgraduate master’s, PhD, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) programs accredited by the St. Christopher & Nevis Accreditation Board and the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. RUSVM is located on St. Kitts and includes the Ross University Veterinary Clinic, accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association.

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Opportunity at a Glance 
 
The Department of Clinical Sciences at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) invites applications for a faculty position for an Equine Clinician.  Rank will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. 

Expect a Variety of The Following 

• We are looking for an enthusiastic veterinarian to teach in the clinical skills curriculum which complements didactic teaching at RUSVM. Instruction starts with models introducing a variety of skills from injection techniques to casting to abdominocentesis. In later semesters students' progress to equine handling and physical examination, culminating in equine ‘introduction to clinics’ and donkey surgery rotations. 

• Join our creative and dynamic equine team includes specialists in equine surgery, internal medicine, experienced practitioners and licensed veterinary technicians. We use our experience as clinicians and educators to work together to provide thought-provoking educational experiences to inspire the next generation of equine veterinarians by helping them develop their practical skills.  Clinical work and on-call are a small part of this appointment and are shared equally between the team. 

• Inspire students to achieve success through development of assessments and modification of the curriculum to create ‘day one ready’ practitioners 

• Willingness to share talents with a sense of humor, and a positive, caring, and open attitude. 

• A collegial environment where you will be supported and encouraged to develop; this is an ideal role for an experienced practitioner looking to start their academic career. The team will support you as you develop as an educator and pursue research interests. 

What Success Skills are Important in this Role: Will I be successful?

• Compassion - At Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, you will guide our students to learn adaptability, resilience, and patience fostered by island life and a rigorous academic program.
• Community Focused – On St. Kitts, everyone knows everyone. As part of the island community, you experience a melting pot of people who come from everywhere and contribute to our focus on continuous improvement and advancement of veterinary education.
• Innovative - Strengthened by a culture of connectivity and a fundamental commitment to integrated One Health research, you’ll find the path that advances your veterinary career and global connection.

What type of work will you be doing? What assignments and requirements will I preform on a regular basis?

Expect a Variety of The Following

• Provide stimulating, student-focused, delivery of production animal and equine Essential Veterinary Skills (EVS) utilizing multi-modal learning within a collaborative climate.
• Commitment to student success and continuous learning through formative and summative assessment and curricular modification, with measurable outcomes.
• Progressively build on students’ skills and knowledge through well-designed practical medical and surgical labs over 7 semesters that culminates with a series of live animal labs in the final semester.
• A creative and dynamic team who work together to provide thought- provoking educational experiences to inspire the next generation of equine and large animal veterinarians by helping them develop their practical skills.
• Willingness to share talents with a sense of humor, and a positive, caring, and open attitude.
• A collegial environment where you will be supported and encouraged to pursue educational and research interests

What is the structure and culture of the team like?

We are a stand-alone veterinary school with a diverse and proactive team focused on collaboration and providing a student and colleague centric environment of care and respect. This role will support both the essential veterinary skills program as well as the large animal division.  You will join a diverse team of practitioners, specialists, credentialed veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants that work under the guidance of the Division and Department Heads.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (or country equivalent) 

• 3 or more years of clinical experience in equine practice 

• Further education in an equine specialty highly desired 

• Previous experience in education highly desired. 

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation