Faculty Positions
Position Title / Rank: |
Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor - Wildlife/Zoo Pathologist |
College: |
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Department/School: |
Pathobiology |
Deadline: |
April 30, 2012 or until a successful candidate is found
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Position Description: |
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 Wildlife/Zoo Pathology. A degree in Veterinary Medicine and a doctorate or a strong research background in a field relevant to Wildlife/ Zoo Pathology is required. Applicants should be a diplomate of the American or European College of Veterinary Pathologists or eligible for the certification examination.
In September 2010, the Department, together with the Animal Health Laboratory, moved 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 wildlife/zoo pathology through lectures, small group discussion, and experiential learning. Diagnostic investigations are conducted in close collaboration with the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre and 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.
Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The deadline for applications is 30 April 2012, 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
For information on the department or city see: http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/path/ and http://www.guelph.ca
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. |
| The University of Guelph is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our University community are encouraged to apply. | |