Description
About the Faculty
The University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM), Alberta's only veterinary school, is a research-intensive faculty with expanding research, graduate education, and advanced clinical trainee programs. Recognized globally for its pioneering curriculum and hands-on clinical training, UCVM operates on a unique distributive model, partnering with private practices and organizations to provide DVM students with workplace-based learning opportunities. UCVM offers a comprehensive DVM program, Graduate degrees (MSc, PhD), and specialized clinical training (internships, fellowships, residencies). Ranked amongst the top 35 veterinary programs worldwide, UCVM expanded its DVM program in September 2025, doubling student intake to 100 annually to meet the growing demand for veterinary expertise.
Descriptions of the Faculty, its units and programs can be found at www.vet.ucalgary.ca.
Position Description
The University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) invites applications for academic scholars in Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging). We are looking to fill one or two full-time positions available in the Teaching and Research stream. Depending on qualifications and career track expectations, the appointments will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor (with tenure) in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
The anticipated start date is March 1, 2026, or a mutually agreed upon date.
The position requires a DVM (or equivalent). Board certification (DACVR and/or Dipl. ECVR) is preferred, but board-eligible ACVR or ECVR residency-trained candidates will be considered. An additional graduate degree is considered an asset. The candidate must be eligible for licensure in the Province of Alberta.
- Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor (Teaching and Research) 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.
- Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor (Teaching and Research) requires evidence of an established academic program of a caliber equivalent to national recognition by peers. It is expected that a record of high-quality research and scholarship suitable to the discipline or field has been achieved. Evidence of ability to obtain funding to sustain a research program is required. Evidence of teaching effectiveness and expertise, including a demonstrated ability to teach a variety of courses, and ability to design learning experiences may be required. A satisfactory record of and active involvement in university, professional or community service is expected.
The University of Calgary has a Distributed Veterinary Teaching Hospital and clinical time is spent in clinics in the community. Clinical opportunities are wide and varied and the successful candidate will be given guidance and support in establishing relationships with local clinics, based on desires and opportunities available.
Application Instructions
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the 'Apply Now' link. Applications should include a cover letter and curriculum vitae (saved as a single document) and indicate the rank for which you are applying in the cover letter. Research and/or Teaching Statements, and references are not required at this stage.
Questions may be addressed to: [email protected]. Please indicate the rank (Assistant or Associate Professor) of interest in the subject line of your email.
Review of applications has begun, and the positions will remain open until filled.
The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate's research productivity.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, click here.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary.
With over $545M in annual research revenue and more than 50 research institutes and centres, UCalgary has become known as a research powerhouse in Canada. The scholarly environment at UCalgary encourages our students, faculty, and staff to take on the tough challenges facing our society and to draw expertise from across all our domains to develop evidence-based solutions. We integrate research into graduate and undergraduate curricula, equipping students with transferable problem-solving skills tested in experiential and work-integrated learning scenarios to increase employability and opportunities for professional advancement.
UCalgary has been recognized for eight consecutive years as one of Alberta's Top 75 Employers (2017-2024) and Canada's best diversity employer (2017-2024). For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
Recently ranked the most liveable city in North America and 5th in the world (2024) by The Economist Intelligence Unit, and possessing one of the youngest populations of major cities in Canada, Calgary supports a healthy lifestyle, making it a great place to raise a family (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnh-WugziiiHwMT44-sVwrA). Situated where the Canadian plains reach the sunny foothills of Canada's majestic Rocky Mountains, Calgary is a major urban centre surrounded by an area of profound beauty with an awe-inspiring mountains, lakes, rivers and gorgeous prairie.
