Job Description

SVM - Assistant Professor, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery

St. George’s University invites applicants for a full-time Assistant Professor role, in the Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery in the School of Veterinary Medicine, beginning 1/4/2027.

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.

Instructional Activities:
This position will include
participation in different clinical skills courses across the legacy and the
new curriculum. Instruction, scholarship, and clinical service are expected.

Active participation in the following labs:

• SAMS 526 Introduction to Clinics
• SAMS 528 Introduction to Small Animal Clinic (SAC) Clinical Rotations

Small Animal
Medicine

• Deliver selected lectures in Small Animal Internal Medicine in the graduate program (SAMS 522 and SAMS 524) and clinical participation of the Small Animal Clinic activities in term 5 (SAMS 526) and term 6 (SAMS 528).
• Assist in conducting and grading of examinations in compliance with the SVM Examination Policy.
• Clinical
  rotations (SAMS 526 and 528)

a. Instruct 5th and 6th term students in a
clinical setting by actively participating of the Small Animal Clinic rotations.
b. Provide clinical service in the
Small Animal Clinic (SAC), including emergency services.
c. Assist in technician
education/training.
d. Contribute to other SAC activities
(i.e., M&M rounds, case presentations).

Research and Scholarly Activities:

• Active engagement in a research program in the area of expertise which will also provide student research opportunities.
• 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 continuing 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.

Qualifications

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree.
• Preference will be given to
  candidates with a DVM and MSc or PhD.
• Preference will be given to
  candidates with a Board certification. Board eligibility will be
  considered based on successful completion of a Residency
  training program by the American College of Veterinary Internal
  Medicine (ACVIM) or the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
  (ECVIM).
• Other recognized Board certifications and
  experienced in a clinical teaching facility will be considered as well.

Desirable Qualities

• Experience teaching Small Animal Internal Medicine in a Veterinary Medicine curriculum
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A commitment to the education of DVM professionals
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude toward student enrichment in all areas of academic and practical preparatory coursework.

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.

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.