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The University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) is seeking a dynamic, experienced veterinary practitioner with a passion for bovine medicine and surgery, and teaching, for an Instructor (Tenure Track) or Senior Instructor (with Tenure) position in the Department of Production Animal Health.
This full-time teaching position (90% distribution of effort for teaching) will have primary responsibility in development, delivery, and administration of production animal (mostly bovine) curriculum in clinical and professional skills laboratories, 4th year student rotations, and didactic lectures taught during the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program. Contributions to other courses, according to program needs and the expertise of the successful candidate, may also be required. The UCVM employs a Distributed Veterinary Teaching Hospital; therefore, clinical duties and 4th year rotation teaching will occur in partner production animal specialty practices or other practice settings. In addition, there is an expectation of a 10% time commitment to service activities.
Candidates must hold a DVM (or equivalent) degree, be licensed or eligible for immediately licensure in the province of Alberta (there are some opportunities for special or limited licensure) and have a minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience. Applicants must have demonstrated expertise in bovine clinical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Previous experience mentoring or working with students in any environment, or experience with animal nutrition, is considered an asset.
The UCVM has approximately 70 faculty members, 130 staff, 140 DVM students, 150 graduate students, 35 post-doctoral fellows, and 15 advanced clinical trainees. UCVM’s DVM program provides a comprehensive general veterinary education to approximately 50 students per year. The program is an integrated core-elective program that combines discipline-based courses with extensive on-campus and off-campus experiential learning. The UCVM is a research-intensive faculty with expanding research, graduate education, and advanced clinical trainee programs. Descriptions of the Faculty, its programs and departments, are on our website (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. The University of Calgary is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion (https://ucalgary.ca/equity-diversity-inclusion), and UCVM has appointed a task force to implement EDI principles throughout our Faculty
Applications are encouraged as soon as possible, but will be accepted until July 30, 2021.
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via UCalgary Careers (careers.ucalgary.ca). Applications should include a Curriculum Vitae; a statement of teaching and scholarly interests; and the names and contact information for three referees.
For more information and to apply: https://vetmed.careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/7062709-instructor-slash-senior-instructor-bovine-medicine-faculty-of-veterinary-medicine
Those applicants wishing more information are encouraged to visit the website or e-mail vetdean@ucalgary.ca
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.
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. 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 about the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine visit Careers in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
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.
