Assistant or Associate Professor (Teaching & Research or Teaching Only), Veterinary Anesthesiologist

Description

The University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) is pleased to announce the opening of a second position in veterinary anesthesiology. UCVM invites applications for a full-time or part-time Veterinary Anesthesiologist in either the Teaching and Research stream or the Teaching focused stream. Full-time applications are preferred. UCVM offers the possibility of achieving tenure through both traditional (Teaching and Research stream) and teaching track positions, with the latter not requiring development of research. For candidates with an interest in research, UCVM has enviable access and existing collaborations with the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. Depending on qualifications and career track expectations, the appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching and Research (tenure track), Assistant Professor, Teaching (tenure track), Associate Professor, Teaching and Research (with tenure) or Associate Professor, Teaching (with tenure).

The successful candidate will be appointed in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The anticipated start date is February 1, 2025 or a mutually agreed upon date.

Qualifications

Qualifications include a DVM (or equivalent) and board certification (DACVAA and/or Dipl. ECVAA) is preferred but board eligible ACVAA or ECVAA residency trained candidates will be considered. An additional graduate degree is considered an asset. The candidate must be eligible for immediate licensure in the Province of Alberta.

• Appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor (Teaching) normally 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor requires evidence of an established academic program of a caliber equivalent to national recognition by peers.
• Applicants to the teaching-focused stream will devote the majority of their time to teaching within UCVM and predominantly within the anesthesia curriculum, which can include lecture teaching, lab instruction, and graduate program teaching.
• Applicants to the teaching and research stream will have time allocated for research in addition to teaching, with the successful candidate establishing an active research program that aligns with the University of Calgary's and UCVM's strategic plans.

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.

Application Process

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the 'Apply Now' link. A complete application should include:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees.
• Statement of teaching philosophy/teaching dossier.
• Statement of research interests, which can include a sample of a relevant research paper (required only of applicants applying for Assistant or Associate Professor, Teaching and Research stream).

Within your application, indicate the rank and stream for which you are applying. Please be aware that the application process allows only four attachments. Questions may be addressed to: Daniel Pang, BVSc, PhD, DACVAA, Dipl. ECVAA FRCVS at dsjpang@ucalgary.ca.

Review of applications will begin on November 29, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled.

The University of Calgary is committed to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we recognize that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning, and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community.

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.

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.

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. 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.