SVM - Instructor, Anesthesia

St. George’s University invites applicants for a full-time Instructor position, in the department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery in the School of Veterinary Medicine, beginning 1/1/2025.

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

Assist with the clinical instruction of SVM students in Junior Surgery and Anesthesia Lab (JSAL-SAMS 527) and in a variety of clinical courses, including Introduction to Surgical Skills (SAMS 514) and Veterinary Physical Diagnosis.

Instructional Activities:

• Participation in a variety of clinical skills courses across the curriculum.
• Assist in conducting and grading examinations in compliance with the SGU SVM Examination Policy.
• In addition to instruction, scholarship and clinical service can be requested.

Junior Surgery and Anesthesia Laboratory (SAMS 527)

• Assist in surgical instruction of students and supervision of the surgical procedures (neuter or spay).
• Participation in pre- and post-surgical rounds.
• Assessment of student’s clinical performance and medical record writing.

Introduction to Surgical Skills (SAMS 514)

• Laboratory-based clinical instruction of basic surgical skills (i.e., hand ties, suture patterns, draping, gowning, gloving, bandaging etc.)
• Administer clinical skills assessments (i.e., OSCEs).

Instructor for Veterinary Physical Diagnosis (SAMS 515 and LAMS 502)

• Clinical instruction of the examination of a variety of organ systems and methods of evaluation of these systems that are used in general practice.
• Participate in student assessments.
• Facilitate small group discussions with simulated clients.

Research and Scholarly Activities:

• Develop and contribute to extension and continuing education programs, in collaboration with other departments and/or other schools.

Service

Participate in the following University activities:

• Departmental Reviews (when required)
• Faculty Meetings (when required)
• Special Committee Assignments (as assigned by the Dean)
• Outreach efforts in the local community
• Faculty Senate
• Other duties as determined by the Department Chair and/or the Dean

General

Other activities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting in any SGUSVM related outreach clinics (i.e., One Health One Medicine)
• Assist with extracurricular laboratories and events, including but not limited to 6th term Canine and Feline Speuter clinics.
• Establish appropriate opportunities for interaction with students that are consistent with the SVM Faculty Handbook.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree; MSc or advanced clinical training (i.e., internship) preferable.
• The successful applicant should have excellent interpersonal communication skills, experienced in a clinical teaching facility preferable, and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere

Essential Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to the education of SGU DVM students

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Office environment
• Large lecture halls
• Student laboratories

Hours and Travel

• A typical work week is 40 hours Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm and includes scheduled employment during the summer outside of the academic calendar.
• Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the core work hours between 8 am – 5 pm on campus for in-person classroom/laboratory, diagnostics, and research, otherwise available by email or remote means for meetings.

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.