Assistant or Associate Professor, Veterinary Pharmacology

Assistant or Associate Professor, Veterinary Pharmacology

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 Clinical Veterinary Pharmacology. Depending on qualifications and career track expectations, the appointment 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 July 1, 2026, or a mutually agreed upon date.

The position requires a DVM (or equivalent) plus a minimum of 2 years of veterinary practice experience (any species). The successful candidate must be licensed or eligible for licensure with the ABVMA. Expertise in veterinary clinical pharmacology/toxicology is required. A PhD or specialty board‑certification in veterinary clinical pharmacology or veterinary internal medicine is desirable but not required. All applicants should have research experience as demonstrated by publications;

successful attainment of external funding is a benefit but candidates with a strong record of internally funded clinical research will also be considered. The research should indicate an interest in veterinary pharmacology/toxicology.

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. Applicants must have a strong interest in contributing to DVM teaching.

• 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. Evidence of clinical experience may 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, veterinary professional or community service is expected.

UCVM employs a Distributed Veterinary Teaching Hospital model. Clinical time may be assigned in community clinics. 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.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the Apply Now link at the UCalgary careers website. A complete application should include:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees. Please state whether you will be applying for a full time or a part time position.
• Statement of teaching philosophy / teaching dossier.
• Statement of research and clinical interests, which can include a sample of a relevant research paper (required only of applicants applying for Assistant or Associate Professor, Teaching and Research stream).
• Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Within your application, indicate the rank and stream for which you are applying. The application process allows only four attachments.

Questions may be addressed to:
Dr. Faizal Abdul Careem BVSc, MVM, PhD, DACPV, DACVM at

Review of applications will begin on March 30, 2026, position will remain open until filled.

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