Faculty Position
The Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Large Animal Theriogenology at the level of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor beginning January 1, 2016 or when a successful candidate has been found. Hiring rank will be contingent on qualifications and experience.
Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent) and be eligible for membership in the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association. Evidence of clinical training, board certification or board eligibility in the American College of Theriogenology, The European College of Animal Reproduction or the Australia New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (Animal Reproduction) and a graduate degree are required. Board certification will be required for tenure. Applicants must have a proven commitment to high quality teaching and research and preference will be given to those demonstrating past experiences and the development of an innovative research program in an appropriate field of study.
Duties: This position is primarily intended for a theriogenologist with a bovine research emphasis and clinical expertise. Training across a broad range of species is considered necessary to align with WCVM’s clinical service and teaching programs which has a strong comparative Theriogenology basis. The potential for the establishment of a strong, internationally recognized, independent or collaborative research program will be necessary.
The successful applicant will be expected to participate in teaching undergraduate and graduate students in both classroom and clinical settings.
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine: The WCVM is Western Canada’s regional college of veterinary medicine. Approximately 80 students from the four Western provinces and the Northern jurisdictions are admitted to the DVM program each year. The College also includes 140 graduate students, interns and residents. It is part of a comprehensive academic health sciences group on the university campus, with access to facilities including the Canadian Light Source and the Biomedical Beamline. For further information, please visit www.usask.ca/wcvm.
The WCVM is located in the vibrant and economically booming city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan’s largest city and one of the sunniest cities in Canada. For more information on Saskatoon, please visit www.tourismsaskatoon.com.
The Veterinary Medical Centre: The VMC has undergone substantial expansion and renovation, and it is currently an outstanding state-of-the-art facility serving Western Canada as an AVMA and AAHA accredited hospital and referral centre. The College and Centre is equipped for transcervical insemination (TCI), laparoscopic artificial insemination, computer assisted sperm analysis (CASA), in-vitro fertilization (IVF), ultrasound and other imaging modalities (CT, MRI).
Salary & Benefits: The current salary range for an Assistant Professor is $90,796 to $109,108 and for an Associate Professor it is $109,108 to $127,420. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package which includes, dental, health, and extended vision care; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance and a flexible health and wellness spending program.
Applicants: Candidates should apply in confidence by sending a statement of intent outlining special interests, experience, and career goals; curriculum vitae; names and coordinates of three referees; and copies of credentials to:
Dr. Murray Jelinski, Acting Head
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Western College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Saskatchewan
52 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5B4 Canada
Telephone (306)966-7166
Fax (306)966-7159
Email: [email protected]
Applications with complete CV’s will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2015, and will be accepted until this position is filled. Electronic submissions by email are preferred. The Western College of Veterinary Medicine thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
