"Faculty Position, Veterinary Parasitology and Virology"

Faculty Position, Veterinary Parasitology and Virology

St. Matthew’s University, School of Veterinary Medicine in the Cayman Islands is looking for a full-time faculty member who is passionate about teaching both Veterinary Parasitology and Virology. The ideal candidate possesses a DVM/VMD/BVSc, and/or PhD and is preferably board eligible or board certified in Veterinary Microbiology.

The successful candidate will be expected to coordinate and teach the Parasitology and Virology courses as well participate in laboratories. In addition, all faculty members are expected to participate in faculty committee, school governance, and hold office hours for student mentoring.

Starting date ideally is May 1, 2026, for the beginning of our Summer semester.

The main emphasis at St. Matthew’s is education, and our faculty spends most of their time teaching, mentoring, and advising students. We offer small class size, a safe and beautiful environment, and an excellent group of colleagues for you to work with. Students spend the first seven semesters on Grand Cayman and complete their final year of clinical rotations at one of our affiliate schools. The School of Veterinary Medicine at St. Matthew’s University uses the trimester system and Parasitology and Virology are taught in the 2nd and 3rd semesters respectively.

Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with a candidate’s qualifications and experience. Salaries are not subject to income tax in the Cayman Islands. Pension, CE funding, and health benefits are provided. Vacation time occurs between semesters, providing faculty with at least 7 weeks off per year.

The Cayman Islands are a British Overseas Territory and offer a first-world lifestyle. Grand Cayman is only a one-hour plane ride to Miami. Grand Cayman is one of the top financial centres in the world, and those who live here have access to first class resorts and many of the best restaurants in the Caribbean. Living on Grand Cayman means you can enjoy year-long warm weather, the best beach in the world, and experience incredible snorkelling and diving opportunities.

You can send any enquiries and your applications (Cover letter, CV, and list of referees with contact info) by email to Dr. Samantha Shields, Dean, sshields@stmatthews.edu.

Please visit www.stmatthews.edu for additional information on the curriculum and other aspects of the program.