Full-Time Faculty of Veterinary Small Animal Surgery

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 Surgeons (ACVS), or
  residency trained in Small Animal 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/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.