Veterinary Microbiology

**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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Job Description

**_
Overview:_**

**_ Essential Duties and Responsibilities_**

Teaching (~60%):

- Participate in team-taught courses in Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology and Introduction to Microbiology (Virology Module)
- Participate in Essential Clinical Skills Laboratories (Bacteriology Module)
- Participate in Graduate Teaching (online Master’s in One Health)
- Participate and engage in student centered interventional courses as needed

Research and Scholarly Activity (~30%):

- Develop an independent and/or collaborative research program resulting in publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Presentation of scientific findings at conferences

Administrative/Service (~10%):

- Contribute to the bacteriology diagnostic service delivered by the technical team within the Diagnostic Laboratory
- Engagement in service activities, including faculty meetings, assigned committees, and designated office hours are expected.
- Serve on postgraduate committees for Master’s and PhD students
- Completes other duties as determined and assigned by the Department and/or Division Head

Qualifications
- A DVM or comparable degree (MD, Microbiology degree) with a PhD are essential, and a concentration of thesis work in the Veterinary Bacteriology/Microbiology field is highly desirable. Post-doctoral training and
- Diplomate status is highly desirable.
- Experience in Clinical Diagnostic Bacteriology/Microbiology such as culture and isolation techniques, molecular diagnostics, antimicrobial susceptibility testing and automation
- Track record of publishing in quality journals, as well as potential to collaborate or develop an independent research program
- A strong commitment to meeting the needs of students and an understanding of student-centered learning, in collaboration with the existing bacteriology teaching team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere

Additional Information

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