Job Description

Description

The University of Calgary,

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM)

invites applications for academic scholars in

Large Animal Surgery

. There is one position available in the

Teaching

focused stream. Depending on qualifications and career track expectations, the appointments will be made at the rank of

Assistant Professor

or

Associate Professor

in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.


The successful candidate will be appointed in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The anticipated start date is November 15, 2025 or a mutually agreed upon date.


The position requires a DVM (or equivalent) and extensive experience in large animal surgical practice that demonstrates a high standard of clinical practice. Board certification (e.g. DipACVS, DipECVS) is preferred. Non-boarded candidates may be considered provided that they have completed an ACVS registered residency program. The candidate must be eligible for licensure in the Province of Alberta.

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. UCVM employs a distributed veterinary teaching hospital model. Clinical duties, including student rotation teaching, may be conducted in partner specialty practices and other practice settings, depending on the candidate and the availability of clinical placements. Participation in collaborative student or intern-led clinical research is desired. The remainder of the distribution of effort will be divided for university service engagements (such as , committee work, course coordination 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 '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 or teaching dossier Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Within your application, indicate the rank for which you are applying. Please be aware that the application process allows only four attachments.


Questions may be addressed to:

Dr. Marina McConkey

DVM, PGCert VetEd, DipACVS-SA


marina.mcconkey@ucalgary.ca

Review of applications will begin after September 1, 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

(

equity@ucalgary.ca

) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (

hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

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.

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.