Full-Time Faculty of Veterinary Dentistry

Essential Duties

• Develop and deliver high-quality lectures, laboratories, and seminars in your area of expertise.
• Mentor and advise
  veterinary students, guiding their academic and professional development.
• Collaborate with other faculty members to design and
  implement an integrated, competency-based curriculum.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the curriculum through active
  participation in departmental and college-wide committees.

Instructional Activities

• Deliver lectures, labs,
  and seminars that are engaging, evidence-based, and aligned with current best practices in veterinary education.
• Utilize diverse
  teaching methodologies to accommodate different learning styles and enhance student engagement.
• Develop assessments that accurately
  measure student learning and provide constructive feedback.
• Stay current with advancements in veterinary science and education to
  ensure the delivery of up-to-date content.
• Engage in continuous professional development to enhance teaching
  effectiveness.

Clinical Activities

• Provide clinical instruction and supervision to veterinary students
  during Small Animal Internal Medicine clinical rotations.
• Deliver specialty veterinary care, including patient evaluation,
  diagnosis, treatment planning, and case management.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and referring veterinarians to ensure
  high-quality patient care and an effective clinical learning environment.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of clinical
  services, protocols, and teaching activities within the veterinary program.

Research and Scholarly Activities

• Establish and maintain a productive research program that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in your field.
• Seek
  and secure external funding to support research endeavors.
• Publish research findings in reputable, peer-reviewed
  journals.
• Present research at national and international conferences.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the institution and
  across the veterinary community.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research that aligns with the strategic goals of the UAGM Veterinary
  School.

Service

• Participate actively in departmental, college, and university service activities, including
  committee work and student advising.
• Contribute to the broader veterinary community through service to professional
  organizations.
• Engage in community outreach initiatives that promote the mission and vision of the UAGM Veterinary School.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College, or residency
  trained in Dentistry and Oral Surgery.
• Preferred qualifications: Ph. D.
• Five (5) years of clinical and/or teaching
  experience in veterinary medicine.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and research in specialty area.
• Tracked record of
  scholarly activity, including publications and successful grant applications.
• Commitment to student-centered education and
  innovative teaching practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience in curriculum
  development and innovative teaching methodologies.
• Dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning
  environment.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to engage in interdisciplinary research and
  collaboration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Work is primarily performed in an academic setting, including lecture halls, laboratories, and offices.
• Involves occasional
  travel for conferences, research collaborations, and outreach activities.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both
  orally and in writing.
• Some positions may require handling animals or working in a laboratory environment with biological or
  chemical hazards.
• Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
  functions.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested candidates must complete the electronic employment
application at https://jobs.uagm.edu/Home?lang=en-us

Applications will be
reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Early submission is encouraged. For further inquiries, please contact the UAGM
HR at wecollazo@uagm.edu.

About Universidad Ana G. Mendez (UAGM)

Ana
G. Mendez University (UAGM) is a private, non-profit higher education institution located in Puerto Rico, founded in 1949. It is accredited
by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and licensed by the Puerto Rico Board of Postsecondary Institutions (JIP). It
has three main campuses and nine university centers around the island. In addition, UAGM has the only television channel in Puerto Rico
affiliated with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). UAGM has an enrollment of approximately 23,000 students and offers around 240
academic programs that include technical certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctorates.