Term Lecturer (Large Animal Internal Medicine), Large Animal Clinical Sciences, WCVM

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Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full-time, 3-year term position as a Lecturer with the Large Animal Internal Medicine (LAIM) service in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (https://wcvm.usask.ca/departments/large-clinical.php) at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM).

This position entails a 75% commitment to the large animal internal medicine service of the Veterinary Medical Centre (https://vmc.usask.ca/) while providing supervision and instruction to undergraduate students – primarily those in the fourth or final year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program – as wells as interns and residents. The successful candidate will also contribute to the department’s teaching responsibilities, including lectures, laboratories, and demonstrations in Years 1 to 3 of the DVM curriculum, and graduate courses. The remaining 25% of the appointment will be available for other academic pursuits, administrative responsibilities, and related activities.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Applicants must hold a DVM degree or equivalent, have completed an approved mixed residency in LAIM, and either be certified, i.e., a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine or be eligible to sit the certifying exams of the ACVIM at the time of appointment. Completion of an advanced degree in a related field is desirable. They must also be eligible to work in Canada and must possess an appropriate Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association license (https://svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/dvm/) by the start of the appointment. A clinical interest and experience in production (food) animals and horses is essential. Teaching experience will be considered an asset.

The LAIM Service currently includes two faculty with a third faculty member joining in the fall. The Service also includes two Residents and is in the process of recruiting a Specialty Intern. On-call and after-hours duties are shared among service members.

The WCVM (https://wcvm.usask.ca/) is Western Canada’s regional college of veterinary medicine and currently enrolls about 360 undergraduate students from three western provinces and northern jurisdictions, as well as approximately 200 graduate students. The University of Saskatchewan is a member of U15 Canada – an association of the country’s leading research-intensive universities – with a reputation for excellence in teaching and other scholarly activities. The university offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to more than 26,000, including over 21,000 undergrads and 4,500 graduate students.

Located within the WCVM, the Veterinary Medical Centre is a state-of-the-art AVMA- and AAHA-accredited hospital and referral centre. It offers specialty services and training in anesthesia; dentistry; dermatology; exotic, wild, and zoo animal medicine; internal medicine; medical imaging; nutrition; oncology; ophthalmology; radiation oncology; surgery; and theriogenology.

Salary band for this position for the 2026-2027 academic year is $95,187 to $139,203.

Salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

This position is within the scope of the University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association (https://usaskfaculty.ca/). The university offers an attractive and comprehensive benefits package that includes six weeks vacation; dental, health, and extended vision coverage; a pension plan; life insurance (both compulsory and voluntary); sick leave, long-term disability, and death benefits; an employee assistance program; a flexible health and wellness spending plan; travel insurance; and a professional expense allowance.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, and any supporting documents via email to:

Dr. Andy Allen, Head
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Western College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Saskatchewan
Email: andrew.allen@usask.ca
Telephone: 306-966-7294

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin upon receipt and until June 12, 2026. The anticipated start date is July 15, 2026, or on another date mutually agreed upon with the successful candidate.

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.
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