Description

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) at the University of Calgary invites applications for an academic position in Veterinary Neurology (teaching). Depending on qualifications and career track expectations, appointments will be made at the rank of Associate Professor (with tenure, teaching) or Professor (with tenure, teaching). The anticipated start date is October 1, 2026 or a mutually agreed upon date.

Requirements

Qualifications include a DVM (or equivalent), and board certification (ACVIM neurology and/or Dipl. ECVN) is required. The candidate must be eligible for licensure in the Province of Alberta.

Depending on qualifications and career track expectations, the appointments will be made at the rank of Associate Professor (Teaching) (with tenure) or Professor (Teaching) (with tenure).

- Appointment to the rank of Associate Professor (Teaching) (with tenure) 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 strategies. Continuous development of cutting-edge teaching that supports student learning, ability to create respectful and inclusive learning environments is required.
- Appointment at the rank of Full Professor (Teaching) (with tenure) requires evidence of the highest quality of contributions and educational leadership and scholarship in teaching and learning. The appointment at the rank of Full Professor (Teaching) requires a demonstration of the highest quality of contributions to a research‑informed practice and inquiry into teaching and learning and is reserved for those who are outstanding in their discipline or field and recognized for their leadership contributions to teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

Teaching will be a significant component of the expected distribution of effort and will include didactic, clinical and professional identity laboratories, and 4th year (clinical year) rotation teaching in the DVM program.



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 and/or scholarly activity. Clinical practice opportunities may be possible for qualified DVM candidates. Guidance and support will be given in establishing relationships with local clinics, based on desires and opportunities available.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

- Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees
- Statement of teaching philosophy promoting student learning and success (maximum of 2 pages)
- Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (maximum 2 pages)

Please address questions to Dr. Glenna Mauldin DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM (Oncology & Nutrition) at

Equity and Inclusion

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 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. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments at and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture at

Other Information

Review of applications will begin on August 1, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Salary and terms of appointment are governed by the collective agreement between Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary.

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📌 Veterinary Neurology - Teaching (Calgary)
🏢 University of Calgary
📍 Calgary