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St. George's University SVM - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Large Animal Medicine and Surgery in St. George's, Grenada
SVM - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Large Animal Medicine and Surgery
St. George’s University invites applicants for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor role, in the Large Animal Medicine and Surgery department, School of Veterinary Medicine, beginning 7/1/2025.
Job Description
Objective
The faculty of St George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine are dedicated to upholding the mission of providing an international, culturally diverse environment in which students learn the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for postgraduate training in the Veterinary profession while being inspired to develop compassion, curiosity, tolerance and a commitment to animals and society, a dedication to life-long learning and an understanding of the vital role of research in Veterinary Medicine.
Essential Functions
Instructional Activities:
The responsibilities of the position include didactic coursework in large animal medicine/surgery, as well as participation in large animal clinical skills laboratories. Involvement in ambulatory service for the purposes of teaching and providing service to the agricultural community is also desirable. Participation in university academic affairs is expected, as well as contributions of scholarly work in research.
Develop and deliver course and lesson content in the core DVM curriculum
Support departmental teaching in the graduate program and the pre-veterinary program.
Support the Integrated Team Instruction (ITI) delivery of the DVM program.
Participate in the professionalism courses.
Contribute to the academic advisory system for all students enrolled on the DVM program.
Practice continuous quality improvement of the courses and content delivered by the department
Contribute to curriculum review and innovation.
· Research and Scholarly Activities:
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Establish a research program and participate in collaborative research
Actively engage in a research topic in a relevant area
Support student research and learning through supervision and mentoring of selected students
Active participation in scientific/educational conferences and Continued Veterinary Education
Qualifications
DVM or equivalent degree
Diplomate status or eligibility for certification by an AVMA specialty college or board
Desirable Qualities
The successful applicant should possess excellent interpersonal communication skills and a positive attitude toward student enrichment in all areas of academic and practical preparatory coursework.
Clinical teaching experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
A commitment to the education of veterinary students and animal handlers
Commitment to the education of Veterinary students and animal handlers
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This is a full time position in the Caribbean island of Grenada.
To ensure full consideration, complete application materials including CV, Cover Letter and names and email address of three references must be submitted.
Salary is competitive and paid in US dollars.
Review of applicants will be ongoing until the position is filled.
For further information about this position or the application process, please contact facultyrecruitment@sgu.edu.
St. George's University (SGU) is a leading center of international medical education, drawing students and faculty from 140 countries to the island of Grenada, in the West Indies. SGU has helped change lives through its more than 21,000 alumni, which include physicians, veterinarians, scientists, and public health and business professionals across the world.