Veterinary Microbiology (Bacteriologist) Faculty (St Kitts)

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary school is seeking a candidate for a role focused on clinical diagnostic microbiology. Responsibilities include teaching veterinary students in bacteriology, engaging in research, and administrative tasks. A DVM or equivalent degree with a PhD is essential. The candidate must relocate to St Kitts for this full-time position. Collaboration in research and a commitment to student-centered education are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in culture and isolation techniques and molecular diagnostics.
• Track record of publishing in quality journals.
• Strong commitment to student-centered learning.

Responsibilities

• Participate in team-taught courses in Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology.
• Develop an independent and/or collaborative research program.
• Contribute to the bacteriology diagnostic service.

Skills

Clinical Diagnostic Bacteriology/Microbiology

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of antimicrobial susceptibility testing

Education

DVM or comparable degree with a PhD

Post-doctoral training

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will join the Department of Biomedical Sciences and a teaching and research team focused on One Health and infectious diseases. The team includes bacteriologists, virologists, parasitologists, immunologists, epidemiologists and pathologists. The team collaborates with colleagues in the Department of Clinical Sciences and externally with regional and international schools and research institutions with similar objectives. The successful applicant will have demonstrated expertise in clinical diagnostic microbiology and in teaching professional DVM and postgraduate students clinical bacteriology, and the ability to apply that knowledge to clinical practice. It is highly preferable that the candidate can also teach introductory virology lectures. The successful candidate will contribute a portion of time to the online Master’s in One Health and is expected to collaborate in local and international research programs, resulting in publications in peer‑reviewed journals, and to participate in Master’s and PhD programs. S/he may contribute to the bacteriology diagnostic service delivered by the technical team within the Diagnostic Laboratory. S/he will report to the Head of Department, Biomedical Sciences.

Responsibilities

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 other courses that the candidate might have skills, interests and qualifications
• Participate and engage in student centered interventional courses as needed

Research and Scholarly Activity (~30%):

• Intramural funding is available (upon application) and submission of grants for extramural funding is expected
• 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

• Willingness to reside in St Kitts on a fulltime basis (relocation provided).
• 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