The appointee will actively contribute to the missions of VCS to train highly professional veterinary clinicians, to advance equine health through clinical research and to engage with the local community.
The appointee will have a strong focus on teaching of equine practice, internal medicine and/or sports medicine and rehabilitation across the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) curriculum to ensure that students can attain Day 1 competences related to equine practice as well as post-graduate programmes when required.
The appointee will help students integrate and apply knowledge, skills and professional attitudes; integrate with and potentially provide clinical services for our partner, the Hong Kong Jockey Club; and take up administrative work and other duties to facilitate the development of the College and its Departments as a whole.
We expect individuals to develop their work internationally through services, networking and leadership in the field.
Active involvement in research is expected.
Tenure-track faculty are expected to acquire extramural funding and establish an independent research programme.
Requirements
The appointee must possess a veterinary qualification recognized for registration as a veterinary surgeon in Hong Kong.
Board certification (European, Australian/New Zealand, American or equivalent Boards, including ABVP) in equine internal medicine, equine sports medicine or equine practice is required for appointment at Clinical Associate Professor level or above.
For Clinical Assistant Professor, credentials for Board certification should be completed, or near completion.
Candidates with a PhD and relevant experience will also be considered.
Experience in clinical teaching, service and research is required.
A PhD is required for Tenure Track.
Salary and Conditions of Service
Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance.
Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable).
Appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.