Veterinary Comparative Anatomy

Faculty Position: Veterinary Comparative Anatomy

The Department of Veterinary Science (Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies), Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured appointment with expertise in Veterinary Comparative Anatomy, with an anticipated start date of September 2026. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants must have a PhD degree (or equivalent doctoral degree) and preference for a minimum of 2 years of postdoctoral experience. Preference will be given to applicants with a PhD in Anatomy (or a related/equivalent field), with a strong background and demonstrated excellence in both classroom and laboratory teaching in gross anatomy. Experience with cadaveric laboratory teaching and cadaveric dissection is essential, and experience with course development would be advantageous.

Active participation or engagement in independent and collaborative research activities is required, particularly related to the fields of biomedical sciences. Teaching experience in other fields of anatomy such as embryology and histology or having a DVM would be given preference.

Lastly, candidates must demonstrate managerial and organizational skills, a proven ability to work in a team, and excellent communication skills in English (written & verbal). Applicants with an established record of success in research, teaching, including graduate or undergraduate student supervision, and evidence of leadership skills are encouraged to apply. Applicants who have demonstrated innovation, creativity, or used digital technology in their teaching are also encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of the accredited veterinary curriculum within the CDVMP at Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay campus, working collaboratively within a team-taught curriculum delivery model alongside OVC faculty colleagues.

To foster collaborations and develop a broad professional network and community of practice, an application for adjunct faculty status in an appropriate department at OVC by the successful candidate will be supported. Additionally, the successful candidate will have opportunities to teach within Lakehead University’s Honours Bachelor of Science programs and other cognate programs at Lakehead University.

The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing an independent, externally funded research program consistent with their disciplinary expertise and with the Department’s developing research profile. Expectations include the supervision and training of graduate students and the pursuit of external funding to support these activities. Collaborative research with faculty in cognate units at Lakehead University and with partners at the University of Guelph is encouraged.