"Assistant or Associate Professor in Small Animal Internal Medicine"

Situated in the heart of Quebec’s agri-food hub, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is responsible for training veterinarians to meet the full range of animal health needs. It is the only French-language veterinary faculty in North America and is recognized internationally for its innovations in research. Drawing on expertise in public health, full life-cycle care, animal welfare and artificial intelligence, the Faculty is helping to build a healthier, more sustainable world.

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.

Your day-to-day impact

You will play a pivotal role in fostering excellence within your faculty through research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. You will advance knowledge in your specific area of expertise and actively participate in the daily activities of a world-class university. In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Teach applied veterinary medicine for small animals, including internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, oncology, and nutrition, and participate in the training of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as the continuing education of veterinarians;
• Supervise graduate students;
• Participate in clinical teaching to DMV students and graduate students (including interns and residents), as required;
• Develop innovative and autonomous research axes in the field of small animals, including internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, oncology, and nutrition;
• Contribute to the visibility of the discipline (publications, conferences, scientific activities, and others);
• Contribute to the functioning of the Faculty and the University through participation in committees and working groups.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent;
• Have successfully completed a residency in a discipline recognized by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) or the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM) and be a diplomate of the ACVIM or of the ECVIM; applications from board-eligible individuals, as well as residents in the process of graduation, will also be considered;
• Sc. or equivalent (relevant research achievements);
• Demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality academic teaching, research, and clinical activities;
• Hold or 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;
• Adequate proficiency in the French language or a strong commitment to mastering the proficiency level required upon assuming the position in accordance to Université de Montréal’s Language Policy. A French language learning assistance program is offered to all professors who wish to acquire French language skills or enhance their communication abilities.

Additional information about the position

• A competitive salary combined with a comprehensive range of benefits
• Expected starting date: March 1st, 2026.
• Located at Rimouski Campus

Application process

Your application must include the following documents and be sent before October 1st, 2025.

• Cover letter (two pages)
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of your diplomas
• Copies of three recent publications or research papers
• Statement of your teaching and supervision philosophy
• Description of your research program
• At least three reference letters sent directly by the person providing the reference to the contact below

Contact Person: Mouhamadou Diaw, Department of Clinical Sciences, Email: mouhamadou.diaw@umontreal.ca