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

An innovative academic institution is seeking a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor in Small Animal Nutrition. This exciting role offers the opportunity to engage in high-quality research and teaching within a supportive environment. The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic faculty, with access to clinical opportunities in a veterinary teaching hospital. Located in the vibrant city of Calgary, this position promises a fulfilling career path for those passionate about animal nutrition and veterinary medicine. If you are ready to make a significant impact in the field, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Evidence or promise of high-quality research and scholarship.
• Teaching proficiency or professional activity is essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish a research program with national recognition.
• Involvement in teaching effectiveness and service.

Skills

Research and Scholarship

Teaching Proficiency

Funding Potential

Clinical Opportunities

Education

DVM or equivalent

Graduate Degree

Job description

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

1. Assistant Professor: Evidence or promise of high-quality research, scholarship, and funding potential, along with teaching proficiency or professional activity.
2. 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 [e-mail].

About the University and Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Calgary, a vibrant city close to the Rocky Mountains, known for its livability and cultural richness.