About Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

While our ideal appointment is at 100%, we would consider a 70% faculty appointment providing the opportunity for the successful candidate to pursue external employment such as remote diagnostic work.

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) is the number one provider of Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs) to the U.S.* and offers a DVM program that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. Located on St. Kitts, RUSVM includes the Ross University Veterinary Clinic and is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. A cutting-edge curriculum, with innovative use of technologies and simulations, provides the best possible training for tomorrow’s veterinarians.  
 
RUSVM prepares students to become veterinary leaders by drawing connections among animals, people and the planet, as a member of the One Health Initiative. We offer research programs focused on emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases, conservation medicine and ecosystem health. Visit veterinary.rossu.edu for more information, and follow RUSVM on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. 

*Based on the total number of DVM graduates at RUSVM compared to U.S. schools in 2024. 

Responsibilities:

 We prioritize recruitment of talented faculty who love to teach. We 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.

The successful candidate will join a pathology team that includes 2 board
eligible clinical pathologists, and 4 Anatomic pathologists (3 board certified and 1 board
eligible).S/he will report to the Head of Biomedical Sciences Department and will participate
in the teaching of clinical pathology within the DVM program. Once hired, the successful
candidate will complete other duties as assigned by Department head.

In addition, the successful candidate will provide diagnostic clinical pathology services to the Ross University Veterinary Clinic and is expected to contribute to the research output of our
institution and mentoring of at least one pathology trainee. For a description of our combined
veterinary pathology training and Master of Science by research degree program please visit
our website: https://veterinary.rossu.edu/research/pathology-training-program 

Qualifications:
• DVM or equivalent degree, Board Certification (preferred) or board eligible (ACVP or ECVP)
in veterinary clinical pathology and experience teaching professional veterinary students and
graduate students is required. Additionally, an MS or PhD degree is highly desirable.
• The selected candidate will have the capacity to develop an independent or collaborative
research program that is consistent with the main focus areas of RUSVM and will have
published widely in veterinary medicine and have some experience of supervising
postgraduate students.
• The selected candidate will be willing to publish in appropriate journals and should possess
good organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• The successful candidate should be able to motivate both students and peers and promote
a culture of collegiality and collaboration within the workplace.

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and work experience.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by submitting curriculum vitae (CV) and a letter
of intent describing their experience and vision for their contribution in the areas of teaching,
research, and service. CV and letter of intent should be in a single document (MS or PDF)
and submitted online http://veterinary.rossu.edu/about/careers-at-rusvm.html . Names and
contact information of 3 referees are also requested. 

Review of applications will begin upon receipt of the required documentation and will continue until the position is filled.

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