Small Animal Nutrition, Assistant or Associate Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Foothills Campus)
About the role
Description
The University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) is pleased to announce the opening of one (1) full-time academic position (Teaching and Research stream) in Small Animal Nutrition.
Depending on qualifications and career track expectations, the appointments will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor (with tenure) in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The position is supported by a limited term Hill's Pet Nutrition Professorship in Animal Nutrition.
The successful candidate will be appointed in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2025, or a mutually agreed upon date.
Main Responsibilities
- The positions require a DVM (or equivalent). Board certification (Dipl. ACVIM (Nutrition) and/or Dipl. ECVCN) is preferred, but ACVIM (Nutrition) or ECVCN residency-trained candidates that are eligible for the Nutrition Specialty Examination will be considered. An additional graduate degree is considered an asset. The candidate must be eligible for licensure in the Province of Alberta.
- Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor normally requires evidence or promise of original high-quality research and scholarship and future development as a scholar. Evidence or promise of the ability to obtain funding may also be required where appropriate. Evidence or promise of teaching proficiency or professional activity may also be required.
- Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor requires evidence of an established academic program of a caliber equivalent to national recognition by peers. It is expected that a record of high-quality research and scholarship suitable to the discipline or field has been achieved. Evidence of ability to obtain funding to sustain a research program is required. Evidence of teaching effectiveness and expertise, including a demonstrated ability to teach a variety of courses, design learning experiences may be required. A satisfactory record of and active involvement in university, professional or community service is expected.
The University of Calgary has a Distributed Veterinary Teaching Hospital and clinical time is spent in clinics in the community. Clinical opportunities are wide and varied and the successful candidate will be given guidance and support in establishing relationships with local clinics, based on desires and opportunities available.
UCVM's AVMA accredited DVM program provides a comprehensive general veterinary education to approximately 50 students per year, with an upcoming expansion to 100 students with the Class of 2029. 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.
Required Qualifications
- DVM (or equivalent)
- Board certification (Dipl. ACVIM (Nutrition) and/or Dipl. ECVCN) preferred
- Eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional graduate degree considered an asset
Application Process
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the 'Apply Now' link at the UCalgary careers website: Small Animal Nutrition, Assistant or Associate Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Foothills Campus) in Calgary, AB, Canada
A complete application should include:
- Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees. Please state whether you will be applying for a full time or a part time position.
- Statement of teaching philosophy/teaching dossier.
- Statement of research interests, which can include a sample of a relevant research paper
- 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:
Dr. Hermann Schatezl
Review of applications will begin on June 9, 2025, position will remain open until filled.
About University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation's most enterprising city. The university has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada's top five research universities, where research and innovative teaching go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. This strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by the university's Gaelic motto, which translates as 'I will lift up my eyes.’
Small Animal Nutrition, Assistant or Associate Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Foothills Campus)
About the role
Description
The University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) is pleased to announce the opening of one (1) full-time academic position (Teaching and Research stream) in Small Animal Nutrition.
Depending on qualifications and career track expectations, the appointments will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor (with tenure) in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The position is supported by a limited term Hill's Pet Nutrition Professorship in Animal Nutrition.
The successful candidate will be appointed in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2025, or a mutually agreed upon date.
Main Responsibilities
- The positions require a DVM (or equivalent). Board certification (Dipl. ACVIM (Nutrition) and/or Dipl. ECVCN) is preferred, but ACVIM (Nutrition) or ECVCN residency-trained candidates that are eligible for the Nutrition Specialty Examination will be considered. An additional graduate degree is considered an asset. The candidate must be eligible for licensure in the Province of Alberta.
- Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor normally requires evidence or promise of original high-quality research and scholarship and future development as a scholar. Evidence or promise of the ability to obtain funding may also be required where appropriate. Evidence or promise of teaching proficiency or professional activity may also be required.
- Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor requires evidence of an established academic program of a caliber equivalent to national recognition by peers. It is expected that a record of high-quality research and scholarship suitable to the discipline or field has been achieved. Evidence of ability to obtain funding to sustain a research program is required. Evidence of teaching effectiveness and expertise, including a demonstrated ability to teach a variety of courses, design learning experiences may be required. A satisfactory record of and active involvement in university, professional or community service is expected.
The University of Calgary has a Distributed Veterinary Teaching Hospital and clinical time is spent in clinics in the community. Clinical opportunities are wide and varied and the successful candidate will be given guidance and support in establishing relationships with local clinics, based on desires and opportunities available.
UCVM's AVMA accredited DVM program provides a comprehensive general veterinary education to approximately 50 students per year, with an upcoming expansion to 100 students with the Class of 2029. 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.
Required Qualifications
- DVM (or equivalent)
- Board certification (Dipl. ACVIM (Nutrition) and/or Dipl. ECVCN) preferred
- Eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional graduate degree considered an asset
Application Process
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the 'Apply Now' link at the UCalgary careers website: Small Animal Nutrition, Assistant or Associate Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Foothills Campus) in Calgary, AB, Canada
A complete application should include:
- Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees. Please state whether you will be applying for a full time or a part time position.
- Statement of teaching philosophy/teaching dossier.
- Statement of research interests, which can include a sample of a relevant research paper
- 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:
Dr. Hermann Schatezl
Review of applications will begin on June 9, 2025, position will remain open until filled.
About University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation's most enterprising city. The university has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada's top five research universities, where research and innovative teaching go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. This strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by the university's Gaelic motto, which translates as 'I will lift up my eyes.’