Veterinary Medicine - Assistant Professor (Equine Internal Medicine)

Université de Montréal (campus de Rimouski); Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Pension plan

Life and disability insurance

On-campus childcare centers

Parental leave up to 2 years

French language training program

Sabbatical leave allowance

Tuition waiver program

Job summary

Université de Montréal (campus de Rimouski) seeks an Assistant Professor in Equine Internal Medicine to lead teaching and research in the DMV program. The candidate will teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, engage in clinical supervision, and contribute to scholarly activities in a renowned veterinary faculty.

The role emphasizes high-quality teaching, collaboration across disciplines, and ongoing clinical advancement within a supportive, research-driven environment.

Qualifications

• DVM degree or equivalent and eligibility for Quebec license.
• Residency in Equine Internal Medicine or Large Animal; ACVIM diplomate.
• MSc or equivalent; PhD is an asset.
• Ability to provide high-quality teaching, research and clinical activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary context.
• French language proficiency or willingness to learn via UdeM program.

Responsibilities

• Teach equine internal medicine to undergraduate and graduate students and continuing education participants.
• Participate in clinical teaching of the equine internal medicine service to DMV and graduate students (interns/residents).
• Develop innovative, autonomous research axes and collaborate on multiple projects in equine internal medicine.
• Contribute to outreach through publications, conferences and community services in the field.
• Contribute to the Faculty and University by serving on committees and working groups.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Clinical practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

French language learning

Education

DVM

ACVIM diplomate or equivalent

MSc

PhD (asset)

Quebec veterinary license eligibility

French language proficiency or commitment

Job description

Veterinary Medicine - Assistant Professor (Equine Internal 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.

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

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 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);
• 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:

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;

Contact information

Mouhamadou Diaw, Interim Chair
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine/ Department of Clinical Sciences
[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.

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