Assistant/Associate Professor - Veterinary Anatomic Pathobiologist

March 15, 2010 or until a suitable candidate is found

The Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology. Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent degree, license or eligible to practice veterinary medicine in the province of Ontario, completed a doctoral degree (preferably PhD) or be ready to defend in the area of veterinary pathology by the commencement date (fall 2010), and be board certified or eligible to take the certification examination by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists.

The successful applicant will establish and sustain a research program utilizing contemporary and innovative investigative approaches. The research program will be expected to acquire research funds to support graduate student training to the MSc and PhD level. The Department has recognized strengths in mammalian and comparative pathology, veterinary infectious diseases, and immunology.

In September 2010, the Department, together with the University of Guelph Animal Health Laboratory, will move into a new state-of-the-art 13,000 square metre building housing well-equipped modern research and diagnostic laboratories.  In addition, researchers have access to nearby research stations suitable for conducting research in a variety of domestic animals and on-campus housing for laboratory animal species.

The position includes teaching undergraduate and graduate students the discipline of anatomic pathology through lectures, small group discussion, and experiential learning.  Diagnostic investigations are conducted in close collaboration with the University of Guelph Animal Health Laboratory, a full-service AAVLD-accredited laboratory.

The University of Guelph is a comprehensive university, consistently ranked highly among comparable Canadian institutions. Five other universities, including 3 with medical schools, are within an hour of Guelph. The city of Guelph is a pleasant community of about 118,000 people, located in southern Ontario’s technology triangle, approximately one hour west of Toronto and two hours northwest of Buffalo.

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The deadline for applications is 15 March 2010, or until a suitable candidate is found.  Please send a cover letter describing your background and career goals, complete curriculum vitae and the contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of reference to:

Dr. Robert M. Jacobs, Chair
Department of Pathobiology
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, CANADA N1G 2W1
Phone: 519-824-4120, ext. 54453
Fax: (519) 824-5930
email: rjacobs@uoguelph.ca

For information on the Department or City see:   http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/path/ and http://guelph.ca

All candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.