Assistant Professor, Theriogenology

This tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Theriogenology at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine requires a DVM degree, advanced training in theriogenology or reproductive biology, and eligibility for Alberta veterinary licensure. Responsibilities include teaching DVM students, coordinating courses, and establishing an independent, funded research program in reproductive science. The role also necessitates supervising students and trainees, and demonstrating strong collaborative skills.

• This appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor (Teaching and Research) (tenure track) in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
• A DVM, VMD, BVSc, or equivalent veterinary degree from a recognized institution
• Advanced training in theriogenology or reproductive biology, demonstrated by a graduate degree (MSc or PhD) in theriogenology, reproductive physiology, reproductive biology, or a closely related discipline, or by completion of a residency, or other formal advanced clinical training in theriogenology (equivalent combinations of training and professional experience will be considered)
• Eligibility for licensure to practise veterinary medicine in Alberta with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA)
• Demonstrated clinical competence in theriogenology in one or more species, with the ability and willingness to teach reproductive medicine across the major domestic species
• Evidence of original high-quality research and scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications appropriate to career stage and the ability to attract extramural research funding
• Ability and willingness to supervise DVM and graduate students and advanced clinical trainees
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills, and a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in teaching, research, and mentorship.
• Board certification (or eligibility/progress toward certification
• e.g. ACT, ECAR), or an equivalent recognized diploma in theriogenology or animal reproduction
• Previous work in any field of animal embryology, developmental biology, or early developmental programming
• Experience with assisted reproductive and reproductive biotechnologies in any species, including laboratory-based approaches
• Experience with herd- or population-level reproductive management, reproductive data analysis, and production-limiting reproductive disease
• A record of competitive grant funding and collaborative, interdisciplinary or industry-partnered research
• Experience with curriculum design, clinical, classroom, or workplace-based teaching, simulation or clinical skills instruction, or the scholarship of teaching and learning
• Experience teaching or practising within a distributed or community-partnered clinical education model.
• NOTE: Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) 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.