Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Bovine Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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Position DescriptionThe University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) is seeking a dynamic, experienced veterinarian with a passion for teaching bovine medicine and surgery, for a full-time or part-time position in Production Animal Medicine for an Assistant Professor (tenure track), Associate professor (with tenure) or Professor (with tenure). This position is also posted in the instructor stream for those interested in a 80-90% focus on teaching and clinical activities.A dynamic multidisciplinary team is responsible for delivering the bovine component of the curriculum at the UCVM. This team is currently seeking a new colleague with a passion for clinical teaching, research and supporting the professional development of our students.Appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor will be made with the expectation of teaching in the DVM program and supervision of graduate students as a core component of the position (50 - 60% depending on rank) and will include didactic lectures, clinical and professional skills laboratory courses and 4th year clinical rotations. Clinical skills teaching will occupy a large portion of the DVM teaching component and will focus on undergraduate bovine skills. Our DVM program employs a Distributed Veterinary Teaching Model; therefore, clinical duties and 4th year rotation teaching will occur in partnership with production animal specialty practices or other Faculty led practice settings such as the University of Calgary WA Ranches.Anticipated 30% of time will be dedicated to research. Current clinical research strengths of the bovine team include infectious disease, pain and animal welfare, lameness, reproductive function, and molecular diagnostics. Service commitments will be allocated at 10-20% depending on rank (e.g., serving on committees internal or external to UCVM).Successful candidates must hold a DVM (or equivalent) and/or PhD degree and be licensed or eligible for immediate licensure in the Province of Alberta. There are some opportunities for special or limited licensure within the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association. A minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience is preferred, but all applicants with demonstrated expertise in bovine clinical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, previous experience mentoring or working with students, and passion for clinical bovine teaching will be considered.Advanced clinical or population health training is considered an asset.Appointments 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 research program, and evidence of successful teaching and graduate supervision. Appointment at the rank of Full Professor 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.The UCVM is a dynamic community with approximately 70 faculty members, 130 staff, 140 DVM students, 150 graduate students, 35 post-doctoral fellows, and 15 advanced clinical trainees. UCVMs DVM program provides a comprehensive general veterinary education with currently 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. Descriptions of the Faculty and its programs, are on our website (www.vet.ucalgary.ca). The Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning (http://www.ucalgary.ca/taylorinstitute) supports the development of teaching excellence and scholarly activity and will be available to all faculty members.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.The University of Calgary is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion (https://ucalgary.ca/equity-diversity-inclusion/edi-awards), and UCVM has a task force to implement EDI principles throughout our Faculty. This is in line with the University of Calgary institution-wide launched Indigenous Strategy and consistent 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, and is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. Therefore, we feel comfortable to state that we offer a vibrant environment, with a focus on work-life balance, opportunities for additional benefits (e.g., child care), and an attractive package of health benefits and pension plan.Those applicants wishing more information are encouraged to visit the website or e-mail vetdean@ucalgary.ca.Application Instructions:Applications are encouraged as soon as possible, but will be accepted until May 23, 2022. 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 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 InformationTo 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 CalgaryThe University of Calgary is Canadas leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nations most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canadas 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, AlbertaCalgary is one of the worlds cleanest cities and has been named one of the worlds 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 hours drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.Quick Apply

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