Université de Montréal

Assistant or Associate Professor in Hygiene of foods of animal origin

Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FMV) of the Université de Montréal (UdeM) aims to meet society's needs by training veterinarians and experts in animal health and welfare, food safety, and public health to the highest standards. As an internationally recognized veterinary institution, the FMV is committed to excellence, innovation, and leadership in animal health through teaching, research, and service to the community.

The FMV supports the agri-food industry through its Certificat en technologie et innocuité des aliments (CTIA) program. The CTIA's mission is to train professionals in various inspection methods, standards, benchmarks, risk analysis, and quality assurance programs for food processing and marketing. In addition to participating in CTIA activities, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the Chaire de recherche en salubrité des viandes (CRSV) team to develop and implement an autonomous research program addressing the sector's challenges. The CRSV specializes in the hygience and safety of foods of animal origin, focusing on the epidemiology and control of food-borne contaminants from farm to fork.

As a professor, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the excellence of the Faculty of Medicine...

... through your teaching and your research activities. You will also ensure the visibility of your discipline and actively participate in the operation of a renowned institution. As such, you will:

• Participate in teaching, mainly at the CTIA, as well as at the DVM and graduate levels;
• Carry out research and secure research funding independently and as a team member; collaboration with other researchers in the Faculty is encouraged;
• Supervise and mentor graduate students and/or interns and, where applicable, laboratory staff in the completion of research projects or contracts;
• Participate in science communication and outreach activities (publications, presentations, etc.);
• Contribute to the functioning of the institution.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Hold a Ph.D. degree in microbiology or any other field relevant to the position;
• A degree in Veterinary Medicine (D.M.V.) or equivalent would be an asset;
• Solid teaching experience at the university level and proven skills in implementing pedagogical innovation initiatives;
• Research experience in a relevant field, with demonstrated expertise in the safety of foods of animal origin and an interest in interdisciplinary research;
• An 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

All candidates are asked to submit a letter of intent detailing their research interests and career objectives, including a summary of their proposed research program and a short description of their teaching philosopy as well as their curriculum vitae, a copy of their diplomas, and the full name and contact information (phone numbers, email, postal address) of 3 referees. Applications shoud be send to:

Dr. Marie-Odile Benoit-Biancamano, DMV, Ph.D., DACVP, DECVP

Chair of the Department of Pathology and Microbiology

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Université de Montréal

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

Phone: 450-773-8521, extension 8283

Email: marie-odile.benoit-biancamano@umontreal.ca | Website 

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.

Additional information about the position

Reference number:      FMV 05-24 / 16

Application deadline:   Until June 14, 2024

Salary:                         Université de Montréal offers competitive salaries and a full range of benefits

Starting date:              As of September 1, 2024

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Université de Montréal is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. Through its Equal Access Employment Program (EAEP), UdeM invites applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, as well as persons with disabilities. We will - confidentially - adapt our recrutiment mechanisms to the specific needs of people with disabilities who request it.

UdeM embraces a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws, and therefore encourages all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their characteristics. However, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.

In order to measure the impact of its equity, diversity and inclusion actions, UdeM is collecting data on applicants identifying themselves with one of the groups targed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, namely women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible minorities, ethnic minorities and people with limitations. To this end, we thank you for completing the self-identification questionnaire. The information you provide through this form is strictly confidential and will be shared only with those responsible for the UdeM EAEP. If you wish, you may also indicate that you belong to one of the targeted groups in your cover letter, which will be reviewed by the selection committee and the assembly of peers.

Université de Montréal's application process allows all members of the Professor's Assembly to review the application files submitted. If you wish to keep your application confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.