St. George’s University invites applicants for a full-time teaching position in Parasitology, in the Department of Pathobiology in the School of Veterinary Medicine, beginning 8/2/2021.

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:

• Responsibilities in research, teaching and diagnostic pathology services.
• Advise and mentor DVM, MSc and PhD students, and actively engage in independent and collaborative research.  Research areas of emphasis at SGUSVM include: vector-borne disease, Zoonotic disease and public health, aquatic animal health, Parasitology, and clinical sciences. 
• Experience and interest in Parasitology/infectious disease research is highly desired.
• Provide instruction for the Parasitology course to veterinary students, and graduate courses in the curriculum.
• Expected to work closely with other faculty in providing support of the Parasitology diagnostic laboratory which provides service to the Grenada SPCA, SGU Small Animal Clinic, Junior Surgery Laboratory, SGU Large Animal Resource Facility, and local veterinary practitioners. 
• Dedication to outstanding service and client communication is highly desired. 

Research & Scholarly Activities

• Actively engage in independent and collaborative research in your area of expertise
  (microbiology/infectious disease) to include projects suitable for veterinary student participation. 
• Research areas of emphasis within the PTHB department include immunology, vector borne disease, zoonotic disease and public health, aquatic animal health and parasitology.
• Specific interest and background in collaborative research with SVM faculty in other departments is desirable.
• Develop and contribute to extension and continuing education programs, in collaboration with other departments and/or other schools.

Participate in the following University Activities

• Faculty Senate
• Departmental Meetings (when required)
• Departmental Faculty evaluations (when required)