"Assistant or Associate Professor in Bovine Health"

The University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) invites applications for academic scholars in Bovine Health. There is one or two full-time position(s) available in the Teaching and Research stream. Depending on qualifications and career track expectations, the appointments will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor (tenure track) 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 positions require a DVM (or equivalent) and experience of bovine practice, both clinical and population level work. Board certification (e.g. DipACVIM-LA, DipABVP, DipECBHM) and/or equivalent extensive bovine clinical experience is preferred. 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, and ability to 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 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.

Please submit your application online via the 'Apply Now' link. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments, which may require you to merge documents.

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 of research interests
• Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Within your application, indicate the rank and stream for which you are applying.

Questions may be addressed to: Dr. Ed Pajor, MSc, PhD at eapajor@ucalgary.ca.

Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.