Assistant or Associate Professor (Teaching) Small Animal Internal Medicine (Foothills Campus)

University of Calgary

Position Description
The University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) invites applications for academic scholars in Small Animal Internal Medicine (SAIM). There are two, full-time positions available in the Teaching-Focused stream. Depending on qualifications and career track expectations, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor Teaching (tenure track) or Associate Professor Teaching (with tenure). The anticipated start date is May 1st, 2025, or a mutually agreed upon date.

Position description and associated responsibilities
Teaching will be a significant component of the expected distribution of effort up to 70% and will include didactic, clinical and professional skills laboratories, and 4th year (clinical year) rotation teaching in the DVM program. Mentoring of clinical interns will also be part of the responsibilities. 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).

Position requirements, qualifications, skills and achievements required for the appointment
Required qualifications include a DVM (or equivalent) and advanced clinical training in small animal internal medicine. Preference will be given to individuals with residency training, board eligibility or board certification (ACVIM or ECVIM). Other specialty or advanced-trained individuals with competence in internal medicine will be considered. You must be licensed or eligible for immediate licensure in the Province of Alberta.

• Appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor Teaching normally 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, 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. Continuous development of innovative teaching and that supports student learning, ability to create respectful and inclusive learning environments is required.

Application instructions and position posting closing date
Please apply online via the 'Apply Now' link. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments (which may require you to merge documents). Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees
• Statement of teaching philosophy (maximum of 2 pages)
• Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (maximum 1 page)
• If applying for the research and teaching stream: Statement of research interests, accomplishments, and vision (maximum 2 pages)

Questions, expressions of interest or any inquiries may be addressed to:
Dr. Serge Chalhoub, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (SAIM), Associate Professor Teaching; serge.chalhoub@ucalgary.ca

Review of applications will begin on Jan 23, 2025, position will remain open until filled.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online via this link: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/15385099-assistant-or-associate-professor-teaching-small-animal-internal-medicine

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 sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate’s research productivity.

The University of Calgary adheres to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and strives to evaluate research impact responsibly and inclusively by explicitly considering discipline-appropriate methods for demonstrating the quality, significance, and societal impact of a broad range of research contributions.

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

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

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

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Veterinarian Medicine, click here.

About the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary (UCVM)
The UCVM was established in 2005 to meet Alberta's need for highly-skilled veterinary graduates to support rural Alberta, production animal and equine industries, animal and human health research, and public health.

In a short period of time, UCVM has carved a reputation for itself as place for innovative veterinary education and cutting-edge basic and applied research, now ranking in the top 50 veterinary programs worldwide. UCVM has a dynamic and passionate faculty who thrive on pushing the boundaries of teaching and research.

About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.