Assistant/Associate Professor – Small Animal Internal Medicine

About the role

RUSVM is seeking a full‑time faculty member in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The position offers a supportive tropical campus, minimal clinical duties, and a focus on teaching excellence and scholarly activity.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging didactic and practical instruction in small animal internal medicine.
• Contribute to curriculum development with innovative, student‑centered teaching methods.
• Participate in research and scholarly activities to expand the school’s research footprint.
• Provide mentorship and academic advising to veterinary students.

Required profile

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Advanced residency training in small animal internal medicine.
• Board certification by ACVIM or ECVIM preferred; board‑eligible candidates considered.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, student engagement, and academic service.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach.

What we offer

• Competitive salary comparable to US universities with no income tax in St. Kitts.
• Significant relocation and repatriation package.
• Health insurance, generous annual continuing‑education budget, and travel benefit.
• Geographical living allowance to offset cost‑of‑living differences.
• Retirement match up to 4% of salary.
• Seven weeks paid leave between semesters.