Assistant or Associate Professor, Veterinary Clinical Pathology

Description

The University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) is pleased to announce the opening of one (1), or possibly two (2), full‑time academic positions (Teaching stream) in Veterinary Clinical Pathology. Depending on qualifications and career track expectations, the appointments will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor (with tenure) in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

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

Qualifications include a DVM (or equivalent), and board certification (DACVP and/or Dipl. ECVP) is preferred but board eligible ACVP or ECVP residency‑trained candidates will be considered. 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 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 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 50 students per year, with an increased expansion to 100 students this fall 2026 semester.

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 and stream for which you are applying. Please be aware that the application process allows only four attachments.

Questions may be addressed to:
Dr. Angelica Galezowski BSc, DVM, MVetSc, DACVP (Clinical Pathology)
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Review of applications will begin on February 19, 2026
, position will remain open until filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. At the time of your application, please answer the following question:
Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Questions regarding diversity, equity and inclusion at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments () and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ().

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, and is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, visit the Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, .