Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Chair, Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. The Chair provides leadership and vision for the department, fosters academic excellence, mentors faculty and ensures efficient management of departmental resources. The Chair also works collaboratively with other College administrators to further the mission of the College and the University. Candidates must hold a DVM degree, have an established research reputation in a discipline compatible with the mission of the Department, have demonstrated leadership and administrative experience, and be devoted to excellence in education and research in an academic setting.
The Ontario Veterinary College (http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca) is one of the founding colleges of the University of Guelph, a publicly funded institution. It consists of four academic departments (Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Studies, Pathobiology and Population Medicine) and a Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH). The College offers progressive undergraduate, professional, specialists-in-training, and graduate programs. The University of Guelph is one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities. The city of Guelph (http://www.city.guelph.on.ca) is a vibrant community of 100,000 people located in southern Ontario approximately one hour west of Toronto.
The Department of Population Medicine has an international reputation for professional, specialist, and graduate education and research in epidemiology, ethology, health management, public health, food safety, theriogenology, veterinary communication and ecosystem health (http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/popmed/mission.shtm). Faculty collaborate with others in departments across and outside of the University in a broad range of national and international programs. The Department provides service and clinical training in field service and in-house programs of the VTH. In addition to undergraduate courses in the DVM and BSc programs, the department offers MSc, DVSc and PhD graduate programs.
Salary and rank will depend on qualifications and experience. Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae, the names of at least three referees and a broad statement of interest in the position. Letters of nomination should include biographical details of the nominee. The deadline for applications is February 28, 2006 or until a suitable applicant is identified, and should be sent to:
Dr. Elizabeth Stone, Dean
Ontario Veterinary College
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1
Canada
The University of Guelph is committed to an employment equity program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from qualified aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.