Tenure-Track Professor of Teaching, Food Animal Health and Production, WCVM

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).

About the Position

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.

About WCVM and the Veterinary Medical Centre

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:

  • Anesthesia
  • Dentistry
  • Dermatology
  • Exotic, wild and zoo animal medicine
  • Internal medicine
  • Medical imaging
  • Nutrition
  • Oncology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Radiation oncology
  • Surgery
  • Theriogenology

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:

  • Experience in food animal practice
  • Previous teaching experience
  • An advanced degree in a related field
  • Certification by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners

Salary

Salary for the 2026–2027 academic year ranges from $113,527 to $135,535 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:

  • Dental coverage
  • Health and extended vision care
  • Pension plan
  • Life insurance
  • Academic long-term disability coverage
  • Sick leave
  • Travel insurance
  • Death benefits
  • Employee assistance program
  • Professional expense allowance
  • Flexible health and wellness spending program

Application Requirements

Interested candidates must submit a complete application package consisting of:

  • Cover letter
  • Detailed curriculum vitae
  • Supporting documents relevant to the position

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.

Ad Details

Organization / Business

Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan

Location

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Contact Name

Dr. Andy Allen

Email

andrew.allen@usask.ca

Phone

306-966-7294

Posted

September 15, 2026

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