Assistant Professor of Equine Internal Medicine

Maine Veterinary Medical Center; Saint-Hyacinthe; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Department of Clinical Sciences at Université de Montréal's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a position in equine internal medicine. The role encompasses teaching, clinical service, and research on the Saint-Hyacinthe campus.

Successful candidates will contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, supervise trainees, and build innovative research programs in equine internal medicine, with opportunities for outreach and collaboration across the university.

Qualifications

• DVM required; ACVIM diplomate preferred.
• MSc or equivalent research achievements desirable.
• PhD or equivalent is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach equine internal medicine to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in clinical teaching of the equine internal medicine service.
• Supervise graduate students.
• Develop autonomous research axes and collaborative projects in equine internal medicine.
• Contribute to outreach activities (publications, conferences).
• Participate in committees and university service.
• Participate in emergency duties as needed.

Skills

Equine Internal Medicine

Teaching

Research

Collaborative

Education

DVM degree

ACVIM Diplomate

MSc

PhD

Job description

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the Université de Montréal is the only French-language institution of its kind in North America. It stands out for the excellence of its research and training on its two campuses one in Saint‑Hyacinthe, at the heart of Quebec’s agri‑food region, and the other in Rimouski, within a rich coastal environment. A driver of change, it prepares tomorrow’s leaders through a “One Health” approach that brings together innovation, biodiversity, and sustainability.

The Department of Clinical Sciences fosters the advancement of clinical knowledge through innovative research, with the goal of ensuring a quality education for future veterinarians and veterinary specialists.

The successful candidate will also be required to teach courses in the DMV program relocated to Rimouski.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Teach equine internal medicine to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as the continuing education of veterinarians;
• Participate in clinical teaching of the equine internal medicine service to DMV students and graduate students (including interns and residents);
• Supervise graduate students;
• Develop innovative and autonomous research axes, and collaborate on various projects in the field of equine internal medicine;
• Contribute to outreach activities within the field of equine internal medicine (publications, conferences, and others), including participation in various community services in the field;
• Contribute to the functioning of the Faculty and the University through participation in committees and working groups.

Additionally:

• Participate to emergency duties established by the Centre hospitalier universitaire vétérinaire (CHUV).

Qualifications

• Hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent;
• Have successfully completed a residency in Equine Internal Medicine or Large Animal and be a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM);
• Hold M.Sc. or equivalent (relevant research achievements);
• Hold Ph.D. or equivalent is considered an asset;
• Demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality academic teaching, research, and clinical activities;
• Have the ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary context, in complementarity with faculty members;
• Hold or be eligible to obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine in the province of Quebec (Canada) issued by the Ordre des Médecins vétérinaires du Québec;
• Have adequate proficiency of the French language or be committed to learning it once hired, through the Université de Montréal’s French language support program, in accordance with the Université de Montréal language policy.

Additional information about the position

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits;
• Expected start date: March 1st, 2027;
• Located at the Saint‑Hyacinthe campus.

Contact information

Mouhamadou Diaw, Interim Chair
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine/ Department of Clinical Sciences
[e-mail]

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