University à Grande-Bretagne

The Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences is seeking to hire a tenure-track faculty member who is passionate about teaching and research related to beef cattle health and production medicine. The Western College of Veterinary Medicine is western Canada’s regional college of veterinary medicine and is part of the University’s comprehensive academic health sciences group. The WCVM has an established reputation of excellence in the fields of cow-calf and feedlot production medicine, bovine theriogenology, and animal welfare. Situated in western Canada, it is located within the heartland of cow-calf production and an expanding feedlot industry. The Department’s robust beef cattle research enterprise is supported by beef industry partners (producer groups), faculty within the College with an interest in cattle health and production, as well as bovine-oriented researchers from the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, College of Engineering, and the world-renowned Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO). The University of Saskatchewan is also home to the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE), North America’s premier beef cattle research facility, which supports a multi-disciplinary approach to advancing beef cattle production. Rounding out the University’s research infrastructure is the Canadian Light Source, which is Canada’s only synchrotron light source. The University’s broad-based complement of beef cattle researchers and supporting research facilities is why it has a global reputation for beef cattle research.

We are seeking qualified candidates with a proven track record in beef cattle research, and a strong knowledge of the North American beef cattle industry. This is a teacher-scholar appointment with duties and responsibilities that encompass administration, research, clinical service and the teaching/training of undergraduate DVM students and graduate students. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing and coordinating extension activities that target both veterinary practitioners and beef producers.

Applicants must have a DVM degree or its equivalent, as well as a postgraduate degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) or board certification in an applicable discipline. Special consideration will be given to those with a Ph.D. or its equivalent in Epidemiology (veterinary medicine). Evidence of an interest in beef cattle production is required as are strong written and oral communication skills.

Depending on training and experience, the successful candidate will be hired at one of three ranks: Assistant Professor: $110,489 to $131,909; Associate Professor: $131,909 to $153,329; or Professor $153,329 to $178,319. This position includes an attractive comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

This position is supported by a well-funded start-up package, which includes funding from the Beef Cattle Research Council.

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

Dr. Murray Jelinski
52 Campus Dr
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B4
Telephone: (306) 966-7166
Email: murray.jelinski@usask.ca

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

Review of applications will begin on receipt.

Status: Permanent
Employment Group: USFA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Posted Date: 4/28/2025