Full-Time Faculty of Veterinary Small Animal Internal Medicine

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

• Required qualifications: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Diplomate of the American College of
  Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM), or residency trained in Small Animal Internal Medicine.
• 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/page-jobs-category?lang=en-us&cat=All

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.