Become an Assistant or Associate Professor (Part-time) in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging / Radiology

Situated in the heart of Quebec’s agri-food hub, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is responsible for training veterinarians to meet the full range of animal health needs. It is the only French-language veterinary faculty in North America and is recognized internationally for its innovations in research. Drawing on expertise in public health, full life-cycle care, animal welfare and artificial intelligence, the Faculty is helping to build a healthier, more sustainable world.

The Department of Clinical Sciences fosters the advancement of clinical knowledge through innovative research, with the goal of ensuring a quality education for future veterinarians and veterinary specialists 

Your day-to-day impact

Through your teaching and your research activities, you will play a pivotal role in fostering excellence within your faculty. Furthermore, you will enhance the prominence of your area of expertise and actively participate in the daily activities of our renowned university. In this role, your responsibilities will include: 

• Participate in didactic teaching of Diagnostic Imaging to undergraduate and graduate students and in the continuing education of veterinary doctors;
• Participate in clinical teaching of the Diagnostic Imaging Service to DVM students and graduate students (including interns and residents);
• Develop research activities in the field of Diagnostic Imaging. Many opportunities for collaboration exist for new professors;
• Contribute to outreach activities in the discipline (publications, conferences, scientific activities and others);
• Contribute to the overall operations of the Faculty and the University through contributions to committees and working groups.

Additionally:

• Contribute to the after-hours, holiday, and weekend emergency duties according to the conditions established by the CHUV (backup of residents).

What you’ll need to succeed

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree;
• Have completed a residency in Diagnostic Imaging and be a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) or the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (ECVDI); applications from board-eligible individuals, as well as residents in the process of graduation, will be considered;
• M.Sc. or equivalent research experience;
• Hold or be eligible to obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine in the province of Quebec (Canada) issued by the Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec;
• Strong abilities to deliver high-quality academic teaching, research and clinical service;
• Adequate proficiency in the French language or a strong commitment to mastering the proficiency level required upon assuming the position in accordance to Université de Montréal’s Language Policy. A French language learning assistance program is offered to all professors who wish to acquire French language skills or enhance their communication abilities.

Additional information about the position

• A competitive salary combined with a comprehensive range of benefits
• Expected start date : May 1st, 2025.
• Located at Saint-Hyacinthe Campus

Application process

Your application must include the following documents before the 1st December 2024

• A cover letter(two pages) and resume;
• Three publications or recent research works;
• A teaching statement (one page);
• A statement of current and prospective research interests (two pages);
• At least three reference letters sent directly by the person providing the reference to the contact below;
• Copies of your degrees. 

Contact Person André Desrochers

Department of Clinical Sciences andre.desrochers@umontreal.ca

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