The University of Calgary Faculty
of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) invites applications for an Assistant
Professor (tenure track), Associate Professor (with
tenure) or Professor (with tenure) to teach in the
undergraduate program with an emphasis in basic surgery and to perform clinical
research. This position is also posted in the instructor stream.
Appointment at the rank of Assistant or
Associate Professor will be made with the expectation of 30% of time devoted to
research. Teaching will 50 -60% of the position pending rank and will include
didactic, clinical and professional skills laboratories and 4th year rotation
teaching in the DVM program as well as supervision of graduate students.
Clinical skills teaching will have an emphasis on teaching basic undergraduate
surgical skills. Clinical and teaching duties in addition to basic surgery
instruction will be assigned based on needs of the program. Mentoring of
clinical interns will also be part of the responsibilities. UCVM employs a
distributed veterinary teaching hospital and clinical duties, and rotation
teaching will occur in partner specialty practices and other practice settings.
Service will be 10-20% of assigned duties pending rank.
Qualifications include a DVM (or
equivalent) and advanced clinical training in small animal surgery, with board
certification or eligibility (American College of Veterinary Surgeons or
European College of Veterinary Surgeons). Other specialties with a surgery
component are encouraged to apply and will be equally considered. This includes
but is not limited to specialists in neurology, oral surgery, or
ophthalmology. Individuals with advanced clinical training without board certification
may also be considered. A graduate degree in clinical or educational research
is considered an asset. Must be eligible for licensure in the Province of
Alberta.
Applicants at the Assistant
Professor rank must be able to demonstrate a strong publication record
and evidence of successful undergraduate teaching. Applicants at
the Associate Professor rank must provide evidence of a strong
publication record, and evidence of successful teaching and graduate
supervision. Appointment at the Full Professor rank requires
evidence of a well-established academic achievements recognized by peers at the
national level, a significant track record of peer-reviewed publications in
high-impact journals and evidence of an established and externally funded
research program. The successful candidate will have evidence of an outstanding
teaching and trainee (post doc, graduate and undergraduate) supervision and
mentoring record.
UCVM has approximately 70 faculty members,
130 staff, 125 DVM students, 110 graduate students, 25 post-doctoral fellows,
and 15 advanced clinical trainees. UCVM’s DVM program provides a comprehensive
general veterinary education to approximately 30-32 students per year, with an
expected expansion to 50 students. The program is an integrated core-elective program,
with enhanced educational opportunities in defined areas that combine
discipline-based courses with extensive on-campus and off-campus experiential
learning. UCVM is a research-intensive faculty with expanding research,
graduate education, and advanced clinical trainee programs. Descriptions of the
Faculty, its programs, and its departments can be found at www.vet.ucalgary.ca. The
University has established the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning (http://www.ucalgary.ca/taylorinstitute)
that supports the development of teaching excellence and scholarly activity.
UCVM is located in Calgary, a vibrant,
multicultural city of 1,200,000 near the Rocky Mountains, Banff National Park,
and Lake Louise. The University of Calgary is a research-intensive,
comprehensive university that supports innovation in education, research, and
service to the community.
Those applicants wishing more information
are encouraged to visit the website or e-mail vetdean@ucalgary.ca.
Applications are encouraged as soon as
possible but will be accepted until September 1, 2022.
To apply interested
individuals should submit a Curriculum Vitae; a statement of teaching and
scholarly interests; indicate rank applying for, and the names and contact
information for three referees online via the UCalgary Careers page; https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/9840490-assistant-associate-or-full-professor-in-small-animal-clinical-sciences-surgery-emphasis-faculty-of-veterinary-medicine.
The University of Calgary has launched an
institution-wide Indigenous
Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a
rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports
Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive
of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer,
the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and
enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and
greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically
encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who
will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and
professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members
of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities,
members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and
gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we
offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants
with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent
to the Office
of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests
for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
All qualified candidates are encouraged
to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In
this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following
question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada?
(Yes/No)
To learn more about academic opportunities
at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic
Careers website. For more information visit Careers in the
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
The University strongly recommends all
faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living,
growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a
can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university
is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized
as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative
learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves
and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery,
creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information,
visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest
cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years.
Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and
volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining
and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other
major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic
Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network
in North America.