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The Faculté de médecine vétérinaire (FMV) of the Université de Montréal is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor position in Swine Medicine. The FMV is located on the Saint-Hyacinthe campus, 60 km (37 miles) from Montreal and in the heart of the agri-food technopole. The swine sector is the second largest agri-food sector in Quebec. This sector includes approximately 2,500 production sites belonging to several integrated companies or independent producers and comprises about 320,000 sows and 4 million growing pigs. The swine industry in Quebec also gathers more than 60 veterinarians and multiple very proactive stakeholders eager for scientific advances to maintain global competitiveness.

The swine sector in the Département de sciences cliniques of the FMV is dynamic and has developed several collaborations with other professionals and partners of the swine industry over the years through the Laboratory of Epidemiology and Swine Medicine (LEMP). Several well-structured and recognized research groups also work within the FMV, namely research groups on Infectious Diseases in Animal Production (GREMIP), Food Safety (GRESA), and Epidemiology of Zoonoses and Public Health (GREZOSP), as well as the strategic group Center for Research in Swine and Poultry Infectious Diseases (CRIPA).

The FMV is located off-campus but maintains strong collaborative ties with other faculties at the Université de Montréal and other universities within the province. A structured mentorship program is available for newly hired professors.

As a professor, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the excellence of the Faculté de médecine vétérinaire…

…through your teaching to students and your research activities, enhancing the reputation of your discipline and playing an active role in the overall operations of a renowned institution and your involvement in the swine industry. As such, you will:

• Participate in the teaching of swine medicine to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as the continuing education of veterinarians;


• Develop research axes and collaborate on various projects in the field of swine medicine;


• Contribute to outreach activities within the field of swine medicine (publications, conferences, and others), including participation in various community services in the field;


• Act as a reference person for partners in the swine industry at different levels of government;


• Contribute to the overall organization of the institution.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent;


• Hold a Ph.D. in a field related to the posted position, or have a residency or DVSc and a M. Sc. or equivalent (relevant research achievements) in a field related to the posted position;


• Applications from people in the process of graduating will also be considered;


• Demonstrate interest and aptitude for teaching, research, and clinical activity;


• 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;


• Have adequate knowledge of the French written and spoken language or a strong commitment to mastering the proficiency level required, in accordance with Université de Montréal’s Language Policy. An institutional learning support program is offered to all professors wishing to learn French or improve their communication skills.

How to submit your application

If you have any questions or would like to discuss employment informally before submitting your application, please contact Dr. André Desrochers.

All candidates are invited to submit a letter of intent detailing their research interests and career objectives, a curriculum vitae, copies of their diplomas, and the full name and contact information (phone numbers, email, postal address) of 3 references. Applications should be sent to:

Dr. André Desrochers, Chair

Department of Clinical Sciences

Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, Université de Montréal

3200, rue Sicotte, St-Hyacinthe (QC) J2S 2M2

Phone: 450-773-8521 ext. 8297

Email: andre.desrochers@umontreal.ca

Website: http://fmv.umontreal.ca/faculte/departements/sciences-cliniques/

We strongly recommend that you complete this self-identification questionnaire. You will find more information about this step in the Diversity and Inclusion section at the end of this document.

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