Veterinary Medicine - Assistant or Associate Professor (Bovine Population Medicine)

Université de Montréal - Saint-Hyacinthe campus; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, paramedical, dental andTravel

Pension plan with indexed payments

Life insurance and disability income

Two years parental leave

Two on-campus childcare centres

Tuition waiver program

Job summary

Université de Montréal is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor in Bovine Population Medicine to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and to lead innovative research efforts in bovine health. The role includes clinical teaching of the bovine service to DMV students and graduate trainees, plus active outreach through publications and conferences.

The successful candidate will contribute to the faculty’s excellence in teaching and research, participate in committees, and engage in

Qualifications

• DVM required; advanced research m.sc. or equivalent preferred.
• Residency completion in bovine practice or equivalent clinical experience.
• Diplomate status in ABVP Dairy Practice, ECBHM or ACVPM OR eligibility to sit exams.
• Strong teaching, research, and clinical capabilities in bovine population medicine.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and institutions.
• French language proficiency or commitment to learning it on hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach bovine population medicine to undergrad and grad students and veterinarians in continuing education.
• Contribute to clinical teaching of bovine service for DMV and graduate students.
• Develop autonomous research axes and collaborate on related projects.
• Engage in outreach through publications, conferences, and community service.
• Participate in faculty and university committees and working groups.

Skills

Academic teaching ability

Research collaboration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

French language proficiency

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

M.Sc. or equivalent

Residency in bovine practice or equivalent

Diplomate — ABVP Dairy Practice

Diplomate — ECBHM

Diplomate — ACVPM

Eligible to sit certification examinations

Job description

Veterinary Medicine - Assistant or Associate Professor (Bovine Population Medicine)

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.

Day-to-day responsibilities

Through your undergraduate and graduate-level teaching, and your research activities, you will contribute to the faculty’s pursuit of excellence. Furthermore, you will promote your discipline and actively participate in the daily activities of a renowned institution. As such, you will:

• Teach bovine population medicine to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as the continuing education of veterinarians;
• Participate in clinical teaching of the bovine population medicine service to DMV students and graduate students (including interns and residents);
• Develop innovative and autonomous research axes, and collaborate on various projects in the field of bovine population medicine;
• Contribute to outreach activities within the field of bovine population 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.

Additionnally:

Qualifications

• Hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent;
• Hold M.Sc. or equivalent (relevant research achievements);
• Have successfully completed a residency in the field of bovine practice or having an equivalent clinical experience;
• Be a Diplomate of one of the following: the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) – Dairy Practice; the European College of Bovine Health Management (ECBHM); or the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM);
• Applications from candidates eligible to sit the certification examinations of any of these colleges, as well as from residents nearing completion of their training, will also be considered;
• 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;
• 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

Submit before December 1st, 2026.

Contact information

Mouhamadou Diaw, Interim Chair

Department of Clinical Sciences

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

[emailprotected]

We encourage you to complete the self-identification questionnaire . More information is available in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion section at the end of this document.

As per UdeM’s appointment procedures, members of the Assembly of Professors may consult all submitted application files. If you wish your application to remain confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.

HEALTH AND FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Medical, paramedical, dental and travel insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program along with an Institutional Health and Wellness Program
• Defined benefit pension plan with indexed pension payments upon retirement ( rrum.umontreal.ca )
• Life insurance and disability income insurance

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

• Up to two years of parental leave
• Reduced workload upon return from parental leave, until the child turns two
• Two on-campus childcare centres
• Summer camps and spring break camps at UdeM’s Sports and Fitness Centre

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Research and study leave
• French language training program
• University-level teaching skills development activities
• Professional development and sabbatical leave allowance program
• Tuition waiver program for you, your spouse, and dependent children

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Université de Montréal places the values of diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of all its missions. Through its Equal Access to Employment Program, Université de Montréal invites women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities to self-identify and apply. During the recruitment process, our selection tools will – confidentially - be adapted to meet the needs of individuals with limitations who request accommodation.

UdeM embraces a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws and encourages all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their characteristics. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Completing the self-identification questionnaire is a voluntary process aimed at supporting a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment.

The personal information you provide through the questionnaire is valuable - it helps us improve our practices and comply with applicable legislation.

All personal information is confidential. You can rest assured that it will be collected and used in accordance with federal and provincial laws, will never be disclosed without your consent, and will not affect your hiring or career progression at Université de Montréal.