SOM - Associate Professor, Public Health & Preventive Medicine St. George’s University invites applicants for a full-time Associate Professor role in the Department of Public Health & Preventive Medicine in the School of Medicine, beginning 7/1/2025 Job Description Objective The faculty of St George’s University School of Medicine, Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, are dedicated to upholding the mission which is, to cultivate and disseminate public health knowledge and practice through an integration of education, research and service in collaboration with communities and partners and in so doing achieve the vision of a Competent public health workforce, building healthy communities. All faculty are expected to contribute to the public health knowledge, skills and professional behavior training of the students in the MPH program. Primary Responsibilities + Deliver lectures in the following courses/disciplines: Principles of Epidemiology, Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Research Methods & Ethics, Clinical Epidemiology, as part of the Public Health discipline in the School of Medicine’s MD Program + Support lecture based and integrated team-based instruction in Epidemiology for the MD program + Engage in small group teaching, laboratory sessions, and case-, problem-, or team-based learning activities + Develop higher-order learning objectives and USMLE-style assessment items + Create course resources and instructional materials + Maintain regular office hours and respond to student inquiries via email and discussion forums + Contribute to the Learning Management System as needed + Support Module Coordinators, Content Managers, and Course Directors + Participate in course planning, lecture delivery, and course directorship + Use innovative, dual-delivery teaching strategies to engage students + Serve as a faculty advisor for MPH students + Review and assess student work with constructive feedback + Maintain academic records + Provide guidance on Capstone Integrated Learning Experience (CILE) projects + Collaborate on the design of competency-based assignments + Identify and address student performance needs + Complete special projects and tasks as assigned by the Epidemiology Track Director or Department Chair Research and Scholarly Activities + Conduct public health research + Mentor and supervise student research + Contribute to curriculum review and innovation + Promote continuous quality improvement in departmental courses + Participate in academic and scientific conferences and continuing education + Collaborate with local and regional organizations Service + Engage in University activities including: + Faculty Senate + Departmental reviews (as required) + Faculty meetings (as required) + Special committee assignments (as assigned) + Administrative roles (as assigned) + Community outreach + Participate in academic advising for MD students Qualifications + MD or MBBS degree + Postgraduate training in Epidemiology or Public Health (with specialization in Epidemiology); promotion to Full Professor requires an MD/PhD, or MD with Board Certification, or MD with another terminal degree in a relevant field + Minimum of 2–3 years of teaching experience in higher education + Strong publication record and ability to secure research funding Desirable Qualities + Certification in Public Health + Commitment to training future public health professionals 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.