Assistant or Associate Professor in Veterinary Communications

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Guelph, ON, Canada

The Department of Population Medicine within the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2025, or another mutually agreed-upon date in 2025.

• A PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health (or equivalent) or a medical degree (DVM or MD) with a thesis-based master's related to clinical communication.
• Demonstrated research and teaching experience in clinical communication (veterinary medicine preferred).
• A PhD (or equivalent) is preferred; a DVM would be considered an asset.

• Work with the Veterinary Communications team to deliver communication-based curriculum across all four years of the DVM program.
• Assist in graduate teaching in clinical communications.
• Develop a productive, independent, and collaborative research program in relevant areas such as clinical communication, team-based veterinary medicine, social epidemiology, health management, or One Health.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to develop networks across broad communities of experts and collaborate effectively with faculty from various disciplines.
• Record of scholarly activities including peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Ability to generate research funds to support graduate training at MSc and doctoral levels.

The University of Guelph acknowledges the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Huron Wendat peoples. We are committed to reconciliation and Indigenous initiatives.

The university is a top-ranked Canadian institution with a diverse student body and a mission to "Improve Life." We value social responsibility, international development, and addressing global issues.

This position is represented by the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA).

The university promotes inclusive excellence and encourages applications from diverse groups, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, women, and 2

SLGBTQIA+ persons. Applicants are invited to mention any circumstances affecting their record of achievement, which will be considered with fairness.

For accommodations during the application process, contact Occupational Health and Wellness at  x52674 or email [email protected].

Current employees must apply via the internal Career Page. All applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. Interested applicants should create an account at  and submit a single PDF including:

• a teaching dossier;
• an EDI statement (max 1 page);
• contact information for three references.

Address applications to:

Todd Duffield, Professor and Chair
Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON N1G 2W1