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Position Announcement: Assistant or Associate Professor in Swine Health Management

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The Faculté de médecine vétérinaire of the Université de Montréal is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in Swine Health management in the Département de sciences cliniques.

The Faculté de médecine vétérinaire is in St-Hyacinthe, the agricultural capital of the province of Quebec with 53 000 inhabitants. It is a 45-minute drive from Montreal’s vibrant downtown and 120 minutes from the beautiful historic Quebec City. (http://www.ville.st-hyacinthe.qc.ca/tourisme/le-tourisme.php). Although our Veterinary college is located off-campus, strong collaborative ties with the Université de Montréal are in place. A structured mentorship program is also available for newly hired professors.

The swine industry is highly dynamic in Quebec and ranks second among animal productions. Interactions with various professional groups and organizations in the pork industry, as well as with well-established and recognized research groups within the Faculty offer great opportunities for collaborative research and outreach programs.

Duties

  • Teach swine medicine to undergraduate and graduate students;
  • Participate in clinical teaching and service in swine health management at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire (CHUV);
  • Develop research activities in swine health management;
  • Participate in outreach activities within the field of swine medicine (publications, conferences or other activities) and continuing education;
  • Contribute to the overall functioning of the University.

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent;
  • PhD degree or equivalent;
  • Strong interests and abilities in teaching, clinical service and research;
  • License to practice veterinary medicine in the province of Quebec (Canada) issued by the Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec;
  • Candidates must be able to communicate in French or be willing to learn French.*

Salary

The Université de Montréal offers a competitive salary and a full package of benefits.

Starting Date

July 1st, 2017 or according to candidate’s availability.

Candidatures

Applications must be received by April 15, 2017. Applications received after the deadline will be considered if no other timely applications meet the requirements. All candidates are asked to submit a letter of intent detailing their research interests and career objectives, as well as their curriculum vitae, a copy of their diplomas, and the full name and contact information (phone numbers, e-mail, postal address, fax number) of 3 individuals acting as references. All applications must be sent to:

Dr Daniel Jean, Chairman
Département de sciences cliniques
Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, Université de Montréal
C.P. 5000, Saint-Hyacinthe (Québec), Canada, J2S 7C6
Phone: (450) 773-8521, ext. 8457
Fax: (450) 778-8158 daniel.jean@umontreal.ca
Website: http://www.medvet.umontreal.ca/departements/SciencesCliniques.html

Employment Equity Program

The Université de Montréal upholds the principles of employment equity and welcomes applications from women, ethnic and visible minorities, aboriginals and people with disabilities.

*Linguistic Policy

The Université de Montréal is a Québec University with an international reputation. French is the language of instruction. To renew its teaching faculty, the University is intensively recruiting the world’s best specialists in accordance with the institution’s language policy [http://secretariatgeneral.umontreal.ca/fileadmin/user_upload/secretariat/doc_officiels/reglements/administration/adm10-34_politique-linguistique.pdf], the Université de Montréal provides support for newly-recruited faculty to attain proficiency in French.

Confidentiality

Montréal application process allows all regular professors in the Department to have access to all documents unless the applicant explicitly states in her or his cover letter that access to the application should be limited to the selection committee. This restriction on accessibility will be lifted if the applicant is invited for an interview.

Immigration Requirements

In compliance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority shall be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

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