Veterinary Communications Faculty (St Kitts)

**This position is an in-person job opportunity located on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts.

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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Overview:

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a collaborative and engaging educator to join our dynamic faculty team as a Clinical Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor of Communications. This role is central to preparing future veterinarians for real-world practice by teaching communication techniques and supporting the development of professional skills. The successful candidate will contribute to our Essential Veterinary Skills (EVS) and Veterinary Professional Foundations courses, which encompass a broad range of competencies including clinical procedures, client communication, and animal handling.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching

• Deliver instruction in team-based courses such as EVS and Veterinary Professional Foundations.
• Facilitate lectures, small group sessions, and interactive communication workshops.
• Develop, assess, and refine communication learning objectives and student performance metrics.

Research & Scholarly Activity

• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment strategies focused on communication training.
• Engage in scholarly research aligned with personal expertise and institutional goals.

Service

• Participate actively in departmental and institutional committees.
• Support additional initiatives and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Head.

• Master’s degree or higher
• Must be willing to reside on the Caribbean island of St Kitts
• Experience working in the medical/veterinary industry
• Experience or training in educational methods, couching, curriculum development, or communication instruction.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented academic environment.

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