Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full-time, tenure-track Professor of Teaching position in Food Animal Health and Production in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM).
This position entails a 60% commitment to veterinary service, including the clinical supervision of fourth-year students in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program.
Approximately 25% of the successful candidate’s time will be dedicated to classroom teaching in food animal health and production, with an emphasis on beef cattle.
The remaining 15% will be available for other academic pursuits, administrative responsibilities and related activities.
Service responsibilities include participation in the Food Animal Field Service of the Veterinary Medical Centre (VMC), including shared after-hours and on-call duties.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate progressive growth and professional development in teaching and educational pedagogy, consistent with the University’s Standards for Promotion and Tenure.
The WCVM is Western Canada’s regional college of veterinary medicine and currently enrolls approximately 360 veterinary students from three western provinces and northern jurisdictions.
Approximately 90 fourth-year DVM students complete 40 weeks of applied veterinary medicine through clinical rotations. Although Food Animal Field Service is an elective rotation, it is fully subscribed and hosts students throughout the academic year.
Located within WCVM, the Veterinary Medical Centre is a state-of-the-art hospital and referral centre accredited by both the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association.
The VMC offers specialty services and training in areas including:
The VMC provides the only comprehensive specialty and referral service for large animal surgery in Saskatchewan.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a DVM degree or equivalent and be eligible for licensure with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association.
The following will be considered assets:
Salary for the 2026–2027 academic year ranges from $113,527 to $135,535 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
This position includes a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:
Interested candidates must submit a complete application package consisting of:
Due to federal immigration requirements, candidates are also asked to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or otherwise authorized to work in Canada for the duration of the appointment.
The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027, or another date mutually agreed upon with the successful candidate.
Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until September 25, 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Organization / Business
Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
Location
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Contact Name
Dr. Andy Allen
andrew.allen@usask.ca
Phone
306-966-7294
Posted
September 15, 2026
