Career Center Posting

Assistant/Associate Professor in Veterinary Antomic Pathology
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Canada
August 11, 2011

The Department of Veterinary Pathology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), University of Saskatchewan, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level in veterinary anatomic pathology (Position #00001168). This position is currently open.

The successful candidate will be a competent and enthusiastic teacher, scholar, and diagnostician, with excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team. Duties will include teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supervision of graduate students, scholarly activity, and diagnostic service, usually in the context of clinical teaching. Tenure and promotion decisions will be based on teaching ability and performance, practice of professional skills, and scholarly work. Required for this position are: DVM (or equivalent); PhD (or equivalent); board eligibility or, preferably, board certification with the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP); and eligibility for licensure with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association (SVMA). The PhD (or equivalent) and ACVP board certification are required to be awarded tenure in this position.

In addition to proficiency in diagnostic anatomic and clinical pathology, current areas of expertise within the Department include: pathogenesis of infectious disease in domestic and wildlife species, skeletal and metabolic disease, oncology, and innate immunity. Opportunities exist to augment our expertise in food animal pathology, small animal pathology, and wildlife pathology, as well as to develop specialties in areas such as: surgical pathology, dermatopathology, and toxicopathology. In addition to independent research, collaborative research within the Department, College, and University is encouraged. Resources for research and scholarly activity include a rich and diverse diagnostic caseload available through Prairie Diagnostic Services Inc.; the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre (national headquarters based at the WCVM, and Western and Northern Regional Centre located within the Department); the Veterinary Teaching Hospital; the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO); InterVac (International Vaccine Centre), a vaccine research and development centre with one of the largest Containment Level 3 (CL3) facilities in North America; the Canadian Light Source, Canada's national synchrotron light facility; and a number of interdisciplinary groups including the: Toxicology Group, Immunology and Infectious Disease Research Group, School of Public Health, and School of the Environment and Sustainability. The WCVM has undergone major renovation and expansion that includes a new necropsy facility, diagnostic laboratories, and research wing.

The University of Saskatchewan, with a student population of about 20,000, boasts a beautiful campus located in Saskatoon, a prairie city with a population of over 200,000. The city offers a scenic riverbank, many parks, a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant cultural community, affordable living, and a high quality of life. The University of Saskatchewan has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and service and has the widest array of health science colleges in Canada.

Complete applications will include: a statement of professional goals and interests; current curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information of at least three professionals willing to serve as references. Appropriately signed electronic or paper-based applications should be sent to:

Dr. Marion Jackson, Head
Department of Veterinary Pathology
Western College of Veterinary Medicine
52 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
S7N5B4
Phone: 306 966-7280
Fax: 306 966-7439
e-mail: marion.jackson@usask.ca

The University is committed to Employment Equity. Members of Designated Groups (women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities and visible minorities) are encouraged to self-identify on their applications. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Additional information about the University and WCVM is available at: www.usask.ca; www.usaskfaculty.ca; www.usask.ca/wcvm; www.usask.ca/wcvm/vetpath.

The review of applications will begin September 30, 2011. The search will continue until the position is filled.

*Please refer to the ACVP listing upon inquiry.