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The University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) invites applications for a 13 month limited term Instructor position in the department of Veterinary Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences.
The position will have 90% of its time focused on teaching with 10% dedicated to service. Teaching will largely be comprised of hands-on instruction of undergraduate DVM students in clinical skills laboratories and administrative duties to support the course. A smaller contribution will be to didactic, communication program and field course teaching.
Qualifications include a DVM (or equivalent) with demonstration of continuing education and experiences that demonstrate a high standard of small animal clinical practice. A minimum of 5 years of clinical practice is expected. Past teaching experience is considered an asset. The applicant must be licensed or be eligible for immediate licensure in the Province of Alberta. Appointments at the rank of Instructor requires 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.
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 (50 students per year as of September 2020). 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 are on our website (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.
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.
Those applicants wishing more information are encouraged to visit the website or e-mail vetdean@ucalgary.ca
For more information and to apply: https://vetmed.careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/7064730-instructor-limited-term-small-animal-veterinary-clinical-sciences-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.
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.
