St. George's University invites applicants for a full-time Associate Professor role, in the Small Animal Medicine and Surgery department in the School of Veterinary Medicine, beginning 8/4/2025.
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
Enhance the knowledge, growth, and overall development of the veterinary students through contribution to courses administered by the Department through the delivery of assigned lectures, running small groups, reviewing, and contributing to course material, developing, and reviewing exam questions. Contribution to research is also required.
Roles and Responsibilities
This position will include participation in different clinical skills courses across the curriculum. Instruction, scholarship and clinical service are expected.
The expected FTE for the position is as follows:
- Clinical Service (35%)
- Instruction (55%)
- Course/Committee Administration (5%)
- Scholarship (5%)
Diagnostic Imaging (SAMS 513)
- Deliver selected lectures in Diagnostic Imaging (DI) in the graduate programs and clinical participation of the Small Animal Clinic activities in term 5 (SAMS 513).
- Instruction of 5th term students in the different DI modalities.
- Provide technical skills development for pre-clinical Veterinary students by actively participating of the assigned DI laboratories in terms 5.
- Course administration.
- Grading of student performance.
- Assist in conducting and grading of examinations in compliance with the SVM Examination Policy
Clinical rotations (SAMS 528)
- Instruct 6th term students in a clinical setting by actively participating of the Small Animal Clinic rotation in diagnostic imaging.
- Provide clinical service in the Small Animal Clinic (SAC) by assisting clinical faculty with imaging diagnosis (Radiology and Ultrasound).
- Assist in technician education/training.
- Contribute to other SAC activities (i.e. M&M rounds, case presentations, Continuing Education).
Research and Scholarly Activities:
- Active engagement in a research program in the area of expertise which will also provide student research opportunities.
- Assist in new and/or ongoing research endeavors.
- Develop and contribute to extension and continuing education programs, in collaboration with other departments and/or other schools.
- Support student research and learning through supervision and mentoring of selected students.
- Contribute to curriculum review and innovation.
- Practice continuous quality improvement of the courses and content delivered by the department.
- Active participation in scientific/educational conferences and Continued Education.
Service
Participate in the following University activities:
- Departmental Reviews (as required)
- Faculty Meetings (as required)
- Special Committee Assignments (as assigned by the Dean)
- Administrative roles, as assigned by the Chair of the Department and/or the Dean
- Outreach efforts in the local community (i.e. OHOM)
- Faculty Senate
- Contribute to the academic advisory system for all students enrolled on the DVM program.
- Any other activities requested by the Dean, and/or the Department Chair
Qualifications
- DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree, MSc preferable.
- Board certification. Board eligibility will be considered based on successful completion of a Residency training program by the American College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (ACVDI) or the European College of Veterinary Radiology (ECVR).
- Other recognized Board certifications and experience in a clinical teaching facility will be considered as well.
Desirable Qualities
- Experience teaching Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging in a Veterinary Medicine curriculum.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- A commitment to the education of DVM professionals.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a positive attitude toward student enrichment in all areas of academic and practical preparatory coursework.
- A desire for contribution to scientific literature.
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.