Human Resources

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery (Soft Tissue)

St. Augustine, Trinidad

Qualifications and Experience

 

The successful candidate must possess at minimum, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent from a recognised university, with an MSc or MPhil with specialised training or experience in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery.

Candidates should also possess:

  • At least three (3) years’ teaching and clinical experience in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery
  • Prior experience working in a small animal referral hospital
  • A substantial record of relevant research and publications in reputable, peer reviewed journals
  • Evidence of prior success in supervising and mentoring of junior staff

 

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

  • PhD with specialised training or experience in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery
  • Board Certification in Small Animal Surgery (ACVS or ECVS)
  • Evidence of creative output (e.g. patents, grants)
  • Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate research supervision
  • Competence in developing curricula in veterinary medicine

 

The following would be considered assets:

  • Training/Certification in university teaching and learning
  • Evidence of research with extramural funding
  • Experience in Farm Animal Surgery and Equine Surgery
  • Competence in teaching in any other area of expertise

Candidates must be actively involved in teaching and Small Animal Surgical practice.

Only holders of a relevant PhD and/or Board Certification will be eligible for appointment at the Senior Lecturer level.


Contact:

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@uwi.edu. Two (2) referees must be indicated. Application forms may be obtained at http://www.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.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 2026 October 18

 


Download: Application Pack