Assistant/Associate Professor
Assistant/Associate
Professor
Small Animal Surgery, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Western College of Veterinary Medicine
The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary
Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in small
animal surgery at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor.
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine: The WCVM is western Canada’s regional college of veterinary medicine. Approximately 80 students per year from the four western provinces and the northern jurisdictions are admitted each year to the DVM program. 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. Recent equipment and diagnostic enhancements include a16 slice CT scanner, nuclear scintigraphy, linear accelerator, surgical suites and examination rooms, and a dedicated MRI. Advanced surgical equipment includes portable C-arm fluoroscopy, arthroscopic/laparoscopic equipment, synthes plating, total hip replacement equipment, vessel sealing device, operating microscope, and full service rehabilitation equipment.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent and be eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Saskatchewan. ACVS board certification or completion of an ACVS approved residency is required. A post-graduate degree and related research experience is an asset.
Responsibilities: This position requires the individual to join a dynamic surgery service and teach in the Veterinary Medical Centre. Quality instruction of undergraduate and graduate veterinary students is required. Scholarly activity and development of a clinical research program in collaboration with other faculty will be encouraged and expected. Extensive opportunities for collaborative research exist within the College and the University (Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy and Nutrition, Dentistry, Engineering, Kinesiology and Saskatoon Cancer Centre).
Applications: Interested persons should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references to:
Dr. C. Shmon, Head
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Western College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Saskatchewan
52 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5B4 Canada
Phone (306)966-7099
Fax (306)966-7174
e-mail cindy.shmon@usask.ca
Applications with complete resumes will be accepted until May 1, 2012, or until a suitable candidate has been appointed.
The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the university community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced. The university welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
