Position Description
The University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Teaching) (tenure track), Associate Professor (Teaching) (tenure), or Professor (Teaching) (tenure) to teach in the undergraduate program with an emphasis on basic small animal surgical skills. This position is also posted in the professorial stream for those interested in dedicated time for research.
We are looking for additional faculty to join our team for our expanded class size. Teaching will be 80%-90% of this position pending rank and will include didactic, clinical and professional skills laboratories, and 4th year rotation teaching in the DVM program. Clinical and teaching duties in addition to basic surgery instruction will be assigned based on needs of the program. Mentoring of advanced clinical trainees and providing continuing education within the veterinary community 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.
This position will be a full or part time employment at Assistant Professor (Teaching) (tenure track) or Associate Professor (Teaching) (with tenure), Professor (Teaching) (with tenure) ranks.
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 surgical component to clinical activities are encouraged to apply and will be equally considered. This includes but is not limited to specialists in ophthalmology, oral surgery, or neurology.
A graduate degree in clinical or educational research is considered an asset. The candidate must be eligible for immediate licensure in the Province of Alberta.
Appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor (Teaching) require evidence of successful undergraduate teaching abilities. The duties of an instructor will normally include, but not go beyond the scholarship required to maintain currency in pedagogy and content in the discipline.
Appointments at the rank of Associate Professor (Teaching) require evidence of successful undergraduate teaching effectiveness and innovation in teaching methods; evidence that the individual is capable of initiating and participating in a wide variety of teaching activities. The duties of a Senior Instructor will normally include the scholarship required to maintain currency in pedagogy and content in the discipline.
Appointments at the rank of Professor (Teaching) require evidence of excellence in effectiveness and innovation of teaching undergraduate students in a wide variety of teaching activities. The duties of a Teaching Professor will normally include the scholarship required to maintain currency in pedagogy and content in the discipline.
UCVM has approximately 80 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.
Interested individuals should submit a Curriculum Vitae; a statement of teaching and scholarly interests; indicate full or part time application, rank applying for, and the names and contact information for three referees online via the ‘Apply Now’ link.
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)
Additional Information
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.