Lecturer, Large Animal Internal Medicine, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, WCVM

University of Saskatchewan•Saskatoon, SK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full-time, 3-year term position as a Lecturer with the Large Animal Internal Medicine (LAIM) service in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). This position entails a 75% commitment to the large animal internal medicine service of the Veterinary Medical Centre while providing supervision and instruction to undergraduate students – primarily those in the fourth or final year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program – as well as interns and residents. The successful candidate will also contribute to the department’s teaching responsibilities, including lectures, laboratories, and demonstrations in Years 1 to 3 of the DVM curriculum, and graduate courses. The remaining 25% of the appointment will be available for other academic pursuits, administrative responsibilities, and related activities. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities.

Requirements

DVM degree or equivalent.
Completion of an approved mixed residency in LAIM.
Certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine or eligibility to sit the certifying exams of the ACVIM at the time of appointment.
Eligibility to work in Canada.
Possession of an appropriate Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association license by the start of the appointment.
Clinical interest and experience in production (food) animals and horses is essential.
Must indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an advanced degree in a related field.
Teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Providing supervision and instruction to undergraduate students (primarily fourth/final year DVM program), interns, and residents.
Contributing to the department’s teaching responsibilities, including lectures, laboratories, and demonstrations in Years 1 to 3 of the DVM curriculum, and graduate courses.
Engaging in academic pursuits, administrative responsibilities, and related activities for 25% of the appointment.
Sharing on-call and after-hours duties among service members.