Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Large Animal Surgery

FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent with either of the following from a recognized university: 

• A PhD with specialized training or experience in Farm Animal Surgery 

            OR 

• A MSc with specialized training or experience in Farm Animal Surgery 

Candidates should also possess:

• Ideally at least five (5) years’ teaching and clinical experience in Farm Animal Medicine and Surgery
• Substantial record of research and publications in reputable, peer reviewed journals
• Experience in Farm Animal Medicine and Surgery including attending to ambulatory cases
• Evidence of prior success in supervising personnel and mentoring junior staff
• Prior experience working in a farm animal hospital setting 

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• Specialized Training/Certificate in an area of Farm Animal Surgery
• Acceptable level of creative output (e.g. patents, grants)
• Experience in Equine Medicine and Surgery including attending to ambulatory cases
• Competence in developing curricula in veterinary medicine 

The following would be considered assets:

• Evidence of research with extramural funding
• Evidence of postgraduate research supervision
• Competence in teaching in any other area of expertise

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 farm animal 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 a team player who can work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Possess 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.

The University would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note, however, that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged or contacted.

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