Faculty Positions
Position Title / Rank: Assistant Professor in Anatomy
College: Ontario Veterinary College
Department: Biomedical Sciences
Date Posted: January 18, 2021
Deadline: February 18, 2021 or until a suitable candidate is found
Please reference AD #21-03
Position Description:
The Department of Biomedical Sciences in the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level.
Preference will be given to applicants with a PhD in Anatomy (or a related/equivalent field), with a strong background and demonstrated excellence in both classroom and laboratory teaching in gross anatomy. Experience with cadaveric laboratory teaching and cadaveric dissection is essential, and experience with course development would be advantageous. Active participation or engagement in independent and collaborative research activities is required, particularly related to the fields of biomedical sciences. Teaching experience in other fields of anatomy such as embryology and histology or having a DVM would be an asset. Lastly, candidates must demonstrate managerial and organizational skills, a proven ability to work in a team, and excellent communication skills in English (written & verbal). Applicants with an established record of success in research, teaching, including graduate or undergraduate student supervision, and evidence of leadership skills are encouraged to apply. Applicants who have demonstrated innovation, creativity, or used digital technology in their teaching are also encouraged to apply. In addition to courses in the DVM and BSc programs, the Department offers graduate course-based Masters, and thesis-based MSc and PhD programs in each of the departmental discipline fields. Position brochure available.
The successful candidate will work in a collaborative atmosphere among faculty with a research focus in Neuroscience, Cardiovascular physiology, Cancer biology, Reproductive and Developmental biology, Pharmacology and Toxicology. In particular, our department has recognized expertise in an emerging field of Regenerative and Stem Cell medicine, and thus applicants with this skill set are encouraged to apply. Establishment of an independent research program consistent with the research goals of the Department and College is expected. They will independently acquire sufficient funds to support training of graduate students at the MSc and PhD level.
The University of Guelph is the third largest employer in Guelph, a city of approximately 130,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of over 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across over 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our University community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.
Application Process
Assessment of applications will begin on February 19, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit the following materials (preferably as a single PDF file): (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; names and contact information of references. Applications should be sent to the attention of:
Dr. Tarek Saleh Professor and Chair Biomedical Sciences University of Guelph Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
Email: tsaleh@uoguelph.ca
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.
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