"Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Zoological Medicine (Zoo, Wildlife, or Companion Zoological ('Companion Exotics') Species)"

The University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) is pleased to announce the opening of one (1) full-time academic position (Teaching stream) in Zoological Medicine (Zoo, Wildlife, or Companion Zoological ('Companion Exotics') Species). The appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor teaching (tenure track) in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

The anticipated start date July 1, 2026 or a mutually agreed upon date.

Position requirements, qualifications, skills and achievements required for the appointment qualifications include a DVM (or equivalent) with advanced training in zoological medicine (Zoo, Wildlife or Zoological Companion Animal ('Companion exotics') disciplines). Board certification (DACZM and/or DECZM) is preferred, however, board eligible ACZM, ECZM, or other residency-trained candidates in an applicable affiliated field (e.g. anesthesia, internal medicine, etc) with at least 3 years of zoological medicine experience may be considered. The candidate must be eligible for licensure in the Province of Alberta. Demonstrated aptitude/experience in teaching in both clinical and didactic settings is desired. The individual must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.

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.

Teaching will be a significant component of the expected distribution of effort and will include didactic, clinical and professional identity laboratories, and 4th year (clinical year) rotation teaching in the DVM program. UCVM employs a distributed veterinary teaching hospital model. Clinical duties including student rotation teaching will occur in partner specialty practices and other practice settings. Participation in collaborative student or intern-led clinical research is desired. The remainder of distribution of effort will be divided for university service engagements (such as course or rotation coordination, committee work and/or scholarly activity).

UCVM's AVMA accredited DVM program provides a comprehensive general veterinary education to approximately 100 students per year. 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 https://vet.ucalgary.ca/

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online at the UCalgary careers website.

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

Questions may be addressed to:

Dr. Doug Whiteside DVM, DVSc, DACZM, DECZM (Zoo Health Management)dpwhites@ucalgary.ca

Review of applications will begin March 27, 2026, 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 ii' taa'poh'to'p 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 EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (oic@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; 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 permanent resident of Canada?