Assistant / Associate Professor, Veterinary Pharmacology

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) Leading Researcher (R4) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 6 Dec 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? No

Offer 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 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, 2027, or a mutually agreed upon date.

Position Description

The position requires a DVM (or equivalent). 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.

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.

• 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 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 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) | University of Calgary .

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
• Statement of research interests, accomplishments, and research plan (maximum 2 pages)
• Statement of teaching philosophy promoting student learning and success (maximum of 2 pages)
• Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (maximu