Assistant Professor; Teaching - Zoological Medicine

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY, FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY, FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Research Field Biological sciences Medical sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Final date to receive applications 1 Apr 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Canada Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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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

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

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…