Small Animal Surgery, Tenure-track Position
Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI - Charlottetown, PE Canada

The Department of Companion Animals at the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in small animal surgery. The successful applicant will join an established surgery program with 3 other faculty surgeons, 3 surgery residents, 2 interns, 1 nurse, and 2.5 technicians, and will be expected to teach in undergraduate and graduate programs; develop a research program; provide service in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and contribute to extension and continuing education programs. Preference will be given to candidates with diplomate status in the ACVS or ECVS and to those with an interest in general surgery, although individuals with primary interest in orthopedic or soft tissue surgery are also qualified to apply. A graduate degree is desirable but not mandatory. Qualifications include a DVM (or equivalent) degree, successful completion of an ACVS or ECVS accredited residency program and eligibility for licensure on Prince Edward Island. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This appointment is subject to budgetary approval. For a more detailed ad, please see http://hr.upei.ca/%252318A12 Review of applications will begin on June 29th, 2012 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. The preferred starting date is August 1, 2012. Applicants should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and the names of three (3) references to Dr. Hans Gelens, Chair, Department of Companion Animals, Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, CANADA, C1A 4P3; telephone (902) 566-0850 and e-mail address hgelens@upei.ca In accordance with Canadian immigration regulations, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.