Faculty Member, Medical Oncology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional college of veterinary medicine is seeking a qualified individual for a tenure-track faculty position in Medical Oncology. Responsibilities include providing high-quality instruction to veterinary students and developing an independent research program. Candidates must have a DVM degree and be eligible for licensure in Saskatchewan. An attractive benefits package is included, alongside a comprehensive salary range based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

6 weeks vacation

Health and dental care plans

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Must possess a DVM degree or its equivalent.
• Eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Saskatchewan.
• Prior experience in teaching and/or clinical practice is a plus.

Responsibilities

• High quality instruction in oncology to veterinary students.
• Participation in clinical teaching and service programs.
• Development of independent or collaborative research programs.

Skills

Clinical instruction in oncology

Research program development

Veterinary medicine licensure

Education

DVM or equivalent

Diplomate of ACVIM (Oncology)

Advanced degree (desirable)

Job description

Faculty Member, Medical Oncology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a tenure-track faculty position in Medical Oncology in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (https://wcvm.usask.ca/departments/small-animal.php), Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate include high quality instruction in oncology to undergraduate and graduate veterinary students; participation in the clinical teaching and service programs of the Small Animal Clinic (https://vmc.usask.ca/services/small.php) of the Veterinary Medical Centre (VMC); and development of an independent or collaborative research program with other members of the oncology team. Contributions to the continuing education of practicing veterinarians are expected. This position will have a 75% commitment to clinical service and 25% to formal teaching.

The WCVM (https://wcvm.usask.ca/) is Western Canada’s regional college of veterinary medicine. It is part of a comprehensive academic health sciences group on the main campus of the University of Saskatchewan, with access to other facilities that include the Biomedical Imaging and Therapy Facility at the Canadian Light Source (https://www.lightsource.ca/index.php) and the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation (https://fedorukcentre.ca/). Extensive opportunities for collaborative research exist within the WCVM and the University of Saskatchewan’s Colleges of Medicine; Pharmacy and Nutrition; Dentistry; and Kinesiology; as well as the Saskatoon Cancer Centre.

The VMC is a state-of-the-art, AVMA and AAHA accredited, primary care hospital and referral centre serving Western Canada. Specialty services, as well as undergraduate and graduate veterinary student training, are offered in anesthesia; dentistry; dermatology; exotic, wild, and zoo animals; internal medicine; medical imaging; nutrition; oncology; ophthalmology; radiation oncology; and surgery. Advanced imaging modalities, including CT, PET-CT, 3T MRI, linear accelerator, fluoroscopy, and nuclear scintigraphy, are available on site. The radiation oncology unit has a TrueBeam linear accelerator, and ARIA and Eclipse treatment planning software. Staff include a board-certified medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, dedicated oncology technologists, and a radiation therapist / dosimetrist.

Saskatoon has a diverse and thriving economic base, vibrant arts community, and a full range of leisure opportunities (see https://www.saskatoon.ca/). The university is a member of U15 Canada – an association of leading research universities across the country – with a reputation for excellence in teaching and other scholarly activities, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to an enrollment of over 26,000, including more than 21,000 undergrads and 4,500 graduate students. The WCVM currently includes about 360 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students.

Applicants must possess a DVM degree or its equivalent and must be eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Saskatchewan (see https://svma.sk.ca/). The successful candidate must be a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology) or have credentials acceptable to the ACVIM (Oncology) at the time the appointment becomes effective. Possession of an advanced degree is desirable.

Salary bands for this position for the 2025-2026 academic year are:

Assistant Professor - $110,489 to $131,909; Associate Professor - $131,909 to $153,329; and Professor - $153,329 to $187,319; and is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

An attractive research start-up package is available for the successful applicant. This position is within the scope of the University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association (https://usaskfaculty.ca/). There is an attractive and comprehensive benefits package that includes 6 weeks vacation; dental, health, and extended vision care plans; pension plan; life insurance (both compulsory and voluntary); sick leave, long-term disability, and death benefits; an employee assistance program; a flexible health and wellness spending plan; travel insurance; and a professional expense allowance.

Interested candidates must submit, via email, a cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae; and any supporting documents to:

Dr. Andy Allen, Interim Head

Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences

Western College of Veterinary Medicine

University of Saskatchewan

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]

Due to federal immigration requirements, we ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise authorized to work in this position for the duration of the appointment.

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026, or on another date negotiated with the successful candidate.

Status: Tenure Track
Employment Group: USFA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Posted Date: 9/19/2025
Closing Date: 10/31/2025

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