Assistant Professor, Veterinary Communication, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

University of Calgary

The University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) is pleased to announce the opening of two (2) full-time academic positions in Veterinary Communication. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the Teaching and Research stream. The anticipated start date April 1, 2025, or a mutually agreed upon date.

Position description and associated responsibilities:

The position will have at least 50% of its time focused on teaching, with 10% dedicated to service, allowing up to 40% of the time for research for the interested candidate. Teaching, research and service distribution is negotiable based on the candidate’s rank and background.

Teaching will largely be comprised of hands-on instruction of undergraduate DVM students in the professional skills program, as well as the development and delivery of communication and professional identity formation content (knowledge, skills, and attributes) within the new program. Administrative duties will also be required to support relevant courses. The Associate Deans, Faculty Affairs & Development will assign teaching. Research will be overseen by the Associate Deans, Research. Service includes time to be on committees that help contribute to the university's functioning.

Position requirements, qualifications, skills and achievements required for the appointment:

Qualifications include doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DVM, MD, or DNP) or thesis-based masters (MA, MS, or MPH) in interpersonal or health communication, veterinary, medical, nursing education, learning and development, or related field. Work experience in higher education, professional development, or healthcare settings is preferred but not mandatory.

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.

Application instructions and position posting closing date

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the ‘Apply Now’ link: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/15383333-assistant-professor-veterinary-communication-faculty-of-veterinary-medicine-university-of-calgary

Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments, which may require you to merge documents. A complete application includes the following:

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 you are applying for.

Questions may be addressed to:
Associate Deans, Faculty Affairs and Development
adfa@ucalgary.ca

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on January 30, 2025, 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 sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate’s research productivity.

Information about the faculty:

UCVM’s DVM program provides a comprehensive general veterinary education to approximately 50 students per year, with an expected expansion to 100 students. The program is an integrated core-elective program, with enhanced educational opportunities in defined areas that combine discipline-based courses with extensive on-campus and off-campus experiential learning. 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 www.vet.ucalgary.ca.
The University has established the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning (http://www.ucalgary.ca/taylorinstitute) that supports the development of teaching excellence and scholarly activity.

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 Veterinary Medicine, click here.

About the University of Calgary

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