Associate or Full Professor (T/TT) and Chair of the Department of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery

About the role

The College of Veterinary Medicine at MU is on a mission to educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists, generate new knowledge, engage stakeholders, and foster economic growth, all of which promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people.

The Chair for the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery is responsible for the academic, administrative, and strategic leadership of the department. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of exceptional education, research, and clinical services.

Position Responsibilities

• Foster a collegial and inclusive environment
• Support faculty and staff development
• Ensure excellence across all departmental functions
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement departmental goals aligned with college and university priorities
• Faculty Oversight: Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty (TT and NTT); oversee promotion and appointment processes
• Academic Programs: Ensure quality delivery of DVM, graduate, and continuing education programs; support curriculum development
• Research Support: Promote scholarly activity and facilitate research collaborations and funding opportunities
• Fiscal Management: Oversee departmental budget, resources, and staffing; working in close collaboration with the Director of the Veterinary Health Center to ensure all missions are successfully met
• Communication & Representation: Serve as liaison to college leadership; foster transparent internal communication

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (such as VMD, BVSc)
• Candidates will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:
• Residency training and Diplomate status in a veterinary specialty recognized by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) or the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation (EBVS)
• A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree is highly desired; an additional degree such as an MS or MPH would be considered in combination with relevant experience or other advanced training
• Experience building and maintaining a robust research portfolio with a demonstrated history of publications and scholarly activity
• Prior experience in academic leadership and administration
• Experience in strategic visioning, planning, and implementation
• Ability to be an effective collaborator and successfully work with other leaders to accomplish goals and objectives
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage a variety of stakeholder and constituent groups
• Eligibility for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Missouri

Application Materials

• Letter stating professional interests and career goals
• Curriculum Vitae

Community Information

• MU is a nationally competitive, global university.
• Many states fund separate research and land-grant universities, but Missouri combines those roles at its flagship institution.
• MU is both a land-grant university with a statewide mission of service to citizens and Missouri’s largest public research university.
• Mizzou is one of only five universities nationwide that offers law, medicine, veterinary medicine, and a nuclear research reactor on one campus.
• MU is a national leader in comparative medicine, in which researchers collaborate by sharing discoveries, innovations and treatments for humans and animals.
• For more about the College of Veterinary Medicine and our impact on Missouri, the nation, and the world, go to:
• University of Missouri/College of Veterinary Medicine
• Veterinary Health Center
• Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.