Faculty - ​​Canine and Feline Nutrition, Contractually Limited​ (12 months)

University of Guelph

  • Guelph, ON
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 30 jours
Position Title / Rank: ​​Assistant or Associate Professor​, Canine and Feline Nutrition, Contractually Limited​ (12 months)Department: Clinical StudiesPosition Description:Are you ready to make a difference? Be a part of something extraordinary at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) where your career can flourish, and you can create a lasting professional and personal impact. Ranked as Canada's top veterinary college and 6th globally, the OVC is home to world-class veterinary specialists and scholars.The ​Department of Clinical Studies​ at the University of Guelph invites applications for a ​12 month Contractually Limited​ position in Canine and Feline Nutrition at the ​Assistant or Associate Professor​ level. The anticipated start date for this appointment is November 1, 2025.Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications of a DVM or equivalent veterinary degree eligible for licensure in the province of Ontario and be a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine - Nutrition) (ACVIM-Nutrition) or the European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition (ECVCN) or have completed an ACVIM or ECVCN approved residency training program. A graduate degree in a field related to companion animal nutrition is desirable. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in clinical canine and feline nutrition and outstanding teaching, interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere is essential.The successful candidate will join a world-class interdisciplinary team that advances of pet nutrition science, trains undergraduate, DVM and graduate students, provides a pipeline for careers in the pet nutrition and veterinary medicine, provides nutrition education to pet owners, veterinary teams, and pet food industry, and offers clinical service and patient care through the OVC Health Sciences Centre Clinical Nutrition Service.The successful candidate will have most of their effort dedicated to clinical teaching and service for canine and feline patients in the OVC Health Sciences Centre. Provision of didactic instruction to veterinary students, clinical teaching to fourth year DVM students, interns, and residents of other disciplines, along with training and mentoring of ECVCN residents is expected. The remaining effort is to be spent on scholarly activity including research and graduate student supervision. Independent research or research of a collaborative nature is expected.The OVC Health Sciences Centre has a full spectrum of specialists available for consultation or support. The veterinary hospital and research laboratories offer state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, including indirect calorimetry and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. The faculty and staff of the Department of Clinical Studies and the OVC-HSC are committed to delivering the very best of patient care.The faculty and staff of the Department of Clinical Studies and the OVC-HSC are committed to delivering the very best patient care and world-class veterinary education to Improve Life. The Department highly values Indigeneity, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and applications from equity-deserving groups are strongly encouraged.The University of Guelph resides on the traditional lands and territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and Huron Wendat. These lands are now home to a rich diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. We offer our respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbours and affirm our responsibility to realize our commitments to reconciliation through ongoing action. We are guided in this work by , the Indigenous Initiatives Strategy.The University of Guelph is the third largest employer in Guelph, a city of over 144,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across more than 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our university community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.Application ProcessIf you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page to be considered as an internal applicant.Assessment of applications will begin as received and continue until the position is filled.Interested applicants should submit a single PDF file via and apply using (Requisition ID #1668): The following materials should be included in your application:
  • a cover letter,
  • a curriculum vitae,
  • a teaching statement,
  • a research statement,
  • an equity, diversity, and inclusion statement,
  • names and contact information of three referees.
Applications should be addressed to Dr. Christopher Riley, Chair of the Department of Clinical Studies. If you have questions about the recruitment process email . All applications must be submitted online.Date Posted: 08/05/2025Deadline: 09/07/2025 or until a suitable candidate is found.This position is represented by the University of Guelph Faculty Association ( ).The University of Guelph commits to fostering inclusive excellence through promoting Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Inclusion is a core pillar of , our strategic plan, which pledges to “transform our human resources, governance and student services and practices across the University to enable us to recruit a diverse student, faculty and staff body and support them in achieving their personal, professional and scholarly goals.” The University commits to creating and maintaining “equitable work environments that empower us in our pursuit of student, faculty and staff success, research excellence, innovation and impact.”The University of Guelph invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We strongly welcome and encourage applications from members of designated groups in employment, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.The University of Guelph recognizes that career paths can be diverse and career interruptions may occur. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like considerations given to the impact of any circumstances, such as (but not limited to) those due to health and/or family reasons, that may have affected an applicant's record of achievement. You are not required to disclose these circumstances in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these circumstances do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing medical accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting Occupational Health and Wellness at 519-824-4120 x52674. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the hiring process or for more information and support, please visit the University's or contact OHW at ohw@uoguelph.ca.

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