Senior Lecturer/lecturer in Veterinary Surgery (Small Animal Orthopaedics) at University of the West Indies

FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must possess a DVM or equivalent.

Candidates should also possess:

• MSc or equivalent in Veterinary Surgery (Small Animal Surgery – Orthopaedics)
• Board Certification or specialized training in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
• Five (5) years’ experience in Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgery practice at a university or small animal referral clinic
• Five (5) years clinical teaching experience in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
• Substantial record of research and publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals
• Evidence of research with extramural funding
• Evidence of providing clinical service to referral cases
• Evidence of prior success in supervising personnel, hospitalized cases and managing resident animals

Candidates with proficiency in mentoring and supervising postgraduate research and mentoring junior faculty would have an advantage.

The following would be considered assets:

• • PhD in Veterinary Surgery (Small Animal Orthopaedics)
• • Evidence of postgraduate research supervision
• • Evidence of contributing to curriculum development

Special Responsibilities

• Contributing to the delivery of undergraduate Clinical Medicine and Surgery courses
• Contributing to the delivery of pre-clinical course development
• Participating in Problem Based Learning (PBL)
• Conducting research and seeking extramural funding
• Engaging in Veterinary School Committees and student support activities
• Providing clinical service to referral cases
• Supervising postgraduate research and mentoring junior faculty
• Overseeing the welfare of:
  • Clinical cases warded at the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM)
  • The animals housed at the SVM
• Mentoring of junior staff to develop their competency in orthopaedic surgery
• Supervising staff responsible for all in-house animals
• Contributing significantly to curriculum development

Personal Attributes
The Campus places high priority on individuals of integrity who can work well in a team and student friendly environment. Candidates should also possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A good command of both oral and written English is essential. Candidates should also:

• Be able to work well in a multidisciplinary environment
• Have strong leadership skills
• Be able to relate well with colleagues and support staff
• Be able to engage in teamwork with colleagues in teaching and research
• Be able to complement the Department’s research agenda
• Be committed to actively and consistently contributing to the Department’s outreach programme

Detailed application and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Campus Registrar, c/o HR Division (Appointments Section), Main Administration Building, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. via e-mail: STA-HRApplications@sta.uwi.edu. Three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. Application forms may be obtained at http://www.sta.uwi.edu in the Faculty & Staff, Staff Vacancies section. Further particulars including remuneration package may also be obtained at the above address. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send their signed references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University. Applications received after the deadline date will not be considered.