Assistant/Associate Professor, Small Ruminant and Camelid Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medic[...]

Assistant/Associate Professor, Small Ruminant and Camelid Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary

Location: Spyhill and/or Foothills Campus

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.

Position Description

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) at the University of Calgary invites applications for a full-time Academic position in Small Ruminant and Camelid Medicine. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (with tenure) in the Teaching and Research stream depending on experience. The anticipated start date is September 1^st, 2025, or at a mutually agreed upon date.

Position Description and Associated Responsibilities

Small ruminant and camelid medicine plays an important role in veterinary practice, addressing the health and welfare needs of sheep, goats, and other camelids, which are vital for global food security and sustainable agriculture. Alberta is the second-largest sheep and lamb producing province in Canada, and the industry has an important role in livestock industry diversification.

The selected applicant is an emerging leader in education, scholarship, and research in small ruminant and camelid medicine. They will contribute to our educational programs in the DVM and postgraduate programs and develop an active externally funded collaborative clinical research program in areas including, but not limited to, infectious, zoonotic and/or parasitic disease, One Health, vaccinology, and/or diagnostics.

There are cutting-edge core facilities in place, including a variety of biosafety level 2+ laboratories, small ruminant research housing at our Spy Hill campus, and state-of-the-art imaging, genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics core facilities at our Foothills Campus.

• Assistant Professor: Requires evidence or promise of original high-quality research and scholarship and future development as a scholar. Evidence or promise of the ability to obtain funding and teaching proficiency may also be required.
• Associate Professor: Requires evidence of an established academic program of a caliber equivalent to national recognition by peers. A record of high-quality research and scholarship suitable to the discipline is expected. Evidence of ability to obtain funding to sustain a research program and teaching effectiveness is required.

Position Requirements

• DVM (or equivalent)
• Board Certification in Small Ruminant Medicine
• Experience with DVM course delivery, content development, and coordination, and mentorship/supervisory experience at the graduate and undergraduate student level is essential.
• PhD or equivalent
• Postdoctoral research experience in small ruminant research demonstrated by a track record of peer-reviewed research publications
• The potential to obtain external research funding.

The selected applicant will have a primary appointment in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, with the possibility for adjunct appointments in other faculties and membership with relevant institutes. The research environment is multi-disciplinary and prioritizes transdisciplinary research initiatives.

How to Apply

Please apply online via the ‘Apply Now’ link on the UCalgary careers website: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/15328893-assistant-slash-associate-professor-small-ruminant-and-camelid-medicine-faculty-of-veterinary-medicine

Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments (which may require you to merge documents). A complete application should include:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees
• Statement of teaching philosophy (maximum of 2 pages)
• Statement of research interests, accomplishments, and vision (maximum of 3 pages)
• Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (maximum of 1 page)

Questions may be addressed to: Dr. John Gilleard, jsgillea@ucalgary.ca

Application Deadline: January 10, 2025 (or until filled)

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.