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:

• Participate in the teaching of ruminant ambulatory medicine and surgery to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as the continuing education of veterinarians;
• Participate in clinical teaching of the ruminant ambulatory medicine and surgery service to DVM students and graduate students (including interns and residents);
• Supervise graduate students;
• Develop innovative and autonomous research axes, and collaborate on various projects in the field of ruminant ambulatory medicine and surgery;
• Contribute to outreach activities within the field of ruminant ambulatory medicine and surgery (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:

• Participate to emergency duties at the Bovine Ambulatory Clinic established by the Centre hospitalier universitaire vétérinaire (CHUV).

Qualifications

• Hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent;
• Have successfully completed a residency program in bovine practice and be a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) or the European College of Bovine Health Management (ECBHM). Applications from board-eligible individual, as well as residents in the process of graduation, will also be considered;
• Demonstrating an interest in ruminant surgery will be considered an asset;
• Sc. or equivalent (relevant research achievements);
• Demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality academic teaching, research, and clinical activities;
• Hold of 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
• Expected start date: January 1st, 2026
• Located at the Saint-Hyacinthe campus

How to submit your application
The application file presented must include the following documents, to be submitted before October 15, 2025:

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vitae
• Copies of, or links to, three recent publications or research papers
• A statement outlining your teaching and mentoring experience and approach
• A research program proposal
• Three letters of recommendation submitted directly by the referees to the department
• Copy of your diplomas

Contact information
Mouhamadou Diaw
Department of Clinical Sciences
mouhamadou.diaw@umontreal.ca

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.

BENEFITS

• Medical, paramedical, dental care and travel insurance
• Employee and family assistance program, along with an institutional program for better health and well-being
• Defined benefit pension plan offering a retirement pension with indexing, visit rrum.umontreal.ca
• Life insurance and disability income insurance

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

• Up to 2 years of parental leave
• Workload reduction upon return from leave and until the child reaches 2 years of age
• Two on-campus daycare centers
• Summer day camps and during school breaks at the Physical Center of Sports of UdeM
• Compassionate leave

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Startup Fund
• Professional Expenses Allocation Program and Development Leave
• French Language Program
• Study and Research Year
• University Pedagogy Development Activity
• Tuition fee exemption program for yourself, your spouse, or partner, and dependent children

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Université de Montréal is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion***.*** Through its Equal Access Employment Program (EAEP), UdeM invites applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, as well as persons with disabilities. We will –confidentially – adapt our recruitment mechanisms to the specific needs of people with disabilities who request it.

The University adopts a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws and encourages all qualified individuals, regardless of their characteristics, to apply for positions. In accordance with current immigration requirements in Canada, please note that priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The self-identification questionnaire is a voluntary step to promote a diverse and inclusive work and living environment.

The personal information you provide is valuable and will help us improve our practices and comply with current laws.

Personal information is confidential. Be assured that it will be collected and used in accordance with applicable federal and provincial laws, will never be disclosed without your consent, and will not hinder your hiring or career progression at the University of Montreal.