Equine General Practice, Assistant or Associate Professor (Teaching), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

hiringnearme.org

The University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) invites applications for academic scholars in Equine General Practice. There is one or two full-time position available in the Teaching-Focused stream. Depending on qualifications and career track expectations, the successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor Teaching (tenure track) or Associate Professor Teaching (with tenure). The anticipated start date is September 01, 2025, or a mutually agreed upon date.

The position requires a DVM (or equivalent) and a minimum of five years of clinical experience that demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice. The applicant must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the Province of Alberta as a general practice registered veterinarian.
• Appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor Teaching requires evidence or promise of teaching effectiveness or competency in teaching and learning, an awareness of how to apply scholarly approaches to teaching and learning practices, participation in reflective practice, and professional learning activities related to teaching and learning. Engagement in the research and scholarship required to maintain currency in pedagogy is required.
• Appointment to the rank of Associate Professor Teaching requires evidence of teaching effectiveness, a demonstrated ability to apply scholarly approaches to teaching and learning and student engagement, to design student learning experiences and assessment strategies. Continuous development of innovative teaching and that supports student learning, ability to create respectful and inclusive learning environments is required.

Teaching will be a significant component of the expected distribution of effort and will include didactic, clinical and professional skills laboratories, and 4th year (clinical year) rotation teaching in the DVM program. UCVM employs a distributed veterinary teaching hospital model. Clinical duties including student rotation teaching will occur in partner specialty practices and other practice settings. Participation in collaborative student or intern-led clinical research is desired. The remainder of distribution of effort will be divided for university service engagements (such as course or rotation coordination, committee work and/or scholarly activity).

UCVM’s AVMA accredited DVM program provides a comprehensive general veterinary education to approximately 50 students per year, with an increased expansion to 100 students to start in the fall semester of 2026. UCVM is a research-intensive faculty with expanding research, graduate education, and advanced clinical trainee programs. Descriptions of the Faculty, its programs, and its departments can be found at www.vet.ucalgary.ca.

Application instructions and position posting closing date

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the link at the UCalgary careers website: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/15808301-equine-general-practice-assistant-or-associate-professor-teaching-faculty-of-veterinary-medicine-foothills-campus

A complete application should include:
• Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees
• Statement of teaching philosophy or teaching dossier.
• Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Within your application, indicate the rank and stream for which you are applying. Please be aware that the application process allows only four attachments (which may require you to merge documents).

Questions may be addressed to:

Ashley Whitehead, DVM, BSc, DVSc, DACVIM-LA

[email protected]

Applications are accepted until the position is filled, or July 01, 2025.

Review of applications will begin on April 30, 2025, position will remain open until filled.

The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate’s research productivity.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, click here: https://vet.ucalgary.ca/

About the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

The University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM), Alberta’s only veterinary school, has been addressing the province’s need for skilled veterinary professionals since its inception in 2005.

Ranked among the top 35 veterinary programs worldwide, UCVM is expanding its DVM program in September 2025, doubling student intake to 100 annually to meet the growing demand for veterinary expertise. This aligns with UCVM’s mission to address veterinary, animal, and public health needs in Alberta and beyond.

With the expansion of UCVM’s student cohort, the need for faculty and staff is imminent. UCVM’s culture is progressive, innovative and collaborative.

UCVM is recognized globally for its pioneering curriculum and hands-on clinical training, UCVM operates on a unique distributive model, partnering with private practices and organizations to provide DVM students with workplace-based learning opportunities. UCVM offers a comprehensive DVM program, Graduate degrees (MSc, PhD), and specialized clinical training (internships, fellowships, residencies). Research at UCVM also spans critical areas such as infectious diseases, animal welfare, livestock and wildlife health, and reproductive medicine, offering students opportunities to drive groundbreaking discoveries and advance veterinary science.

About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where (hiringnearme.org) you saw this job posting.