Assistant or Associate Professor; Teaching & Research), Veterinary Anesthesiologist

Description

The University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) is pleased to announce the opening of one (1) full-time academic positions (Teaching and Research stream) in Veterinary Anesthesiology. For candidates with an interest in research, UCVM has enviable access and existing collaborations with the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary.

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 successful candidate will be appointed in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The anticipated start date is June 1, 2026, or a mutually agreed upon date.

The positions require a DVM (or equivalent). Board certification (DACVAA and/or Dipl. ECVAA) is preferred, but board‑eligible ACVAA or ECVAA residency‑trained candidates, or a candidate holding a PhD in veterinary anesthesiology, will be considered. An additional graduate degree is considered an asset. 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, design learning experiences may be required.
  
  A satisfactory record of and active involvement in university, professional or community service is expected.

UCVM employs a Distributed Veterinary Teaching Hospital model. Clinical time may be assigned in clinics in the community. If clinical time is assigned, 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 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

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 of research interests, which can include a sample of a relevant research paper
• Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Within your application, indicate the rank for which you are applying. Please be aware that the application process allows only four attachments.

Questions may be addressed to:
Dr. Hermann M. Schaetzl, MD/PhD

Review of applications will begin on February 19, 2026
, position will remain open until filled.

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