Small Animal Nutrition, Assistant or Associate Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Footh[...]

Direct Jobs; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Calgary is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor in Small Animal Nutrition. This full-time position involves teaching and research responsibilities, with a focus on securing funding and contributing to the veterinary medicine field. The role begins August 1, 2025, and candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Evidence of high-quality research and teaching proficiency required for Assistant Professor.
• Established research program and teaching effectiveness needed for Associate Professor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and secure funding in Animal Nutrition.
• Teach and engage in professional activities.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Animal Nutrition

Education

DVM or equivalent

Graduate degree

Job description

The University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM), is seeking to fill one full-time academic position (Teaching and Research stream) in Small Animal Nutrition. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor (with tenure), supported by a limited term Hill's Pet Nutrition Professorship in Animal Nutrition. The candidate will be appointed in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025, or as mutually agreed.

The position requires a DVM (or equivalent). Board certification (Dipl. ACVIM (Nutrition) and / or Dipl. ECVCN) is preferred, but residency-trained candidates eligible for the Nutrition Specialty Examination will also be considered. An additional graduate degree is an asset. Candidates must be eligible for licensure in Alberta.

Qualifications and Expectations

• Assistant Professor : Evidence or promise of high-quality research, scholarship, and funding potential, along with teaching proficiency or professional activity.
• Associate Professor : Established research program with national recognition, ability to obtain funding, teaching effectiveness, and active involvement in service.

Additional Information

The faculty offers clinical opportunities in a distributed veterinary teaching hospital and community clinics. UCVM's DVM program is AVMA-accredited, with plans to expand. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, research statement, and references, submitted online via the provided link.

Review of applications begins June 9, 2025, and remains open until filled. UCVM values diversity and inclusivity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. For questions, contact Dr. Hermann Schatezl at [emailprotected] .

About the University and Calgary

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