Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine

About the role

The university seeks a proven leader with demonstrated vision and the ability to achieve results that support and enhance the University’s educational, research, and public service mission. This position requires a bold vision of the future role of academic veterinary medicine in a global society.

Responsibilities

• Develop a clear vision and strategy consistent with the university’s land-grant mission and best practices
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in veterinary scholarship and sustained support of collaborative biomedical and clinical/translational research
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in and innovative approaches to veterinary professional education and graduate training
• Demonstrated leadership skills that result in the production of high-quality services and exceptional standards
• Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary activities
• Strategic thinking with the capability of contributing at the senior administrative level and leading other leaders

Qualifications

• EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP & VISION: Ability to develop a clear vision and strategy consistent with the university’s land-grant mission and best practices
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in veterinary scholarship and sustained support of collaborative biomedical and clinical/translational research
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in and innovative approaches to veterinary professional education and graduate training
• Demonstrated leadership skills that result in the production of high-quality services and exceptional standards
• Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary activities
• Strategic thinking with the capability of contributing at the senior administrative level and leading other leaders

Communication & Collaboration

• Superior communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a variety of audiences; demonstrated excellence in clear and compelling written and oral presentation; and the experience, capacity, and commitment to serve as an articulate and proactive spokesperson for the university
• Foster collaborative activities locally, nationally and internationally
• Maintain effective liaisons with alumni, state and national veterinary professional organizations, and other stakeholders
• Experience with advancement and fundraising that promote the missions of the College

Education

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent
• A distinguished record of visionary leadership, research/scholarly accomplishments and excellence in academic administration
• Demonstrated successful leadership in veterinary medical education
• Demonstrated commitment to high impact translational research
• Demonstrated effectiveness in planning, administration, personnel, and fiscal management
• Successful experience or demonstrated potential in fundraising, development activities, and collaboration with industry
• Record of accomplishment in recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty
• Record of building, leading, mentoring, and motivating staff; and the ability to encourage change and growth in both people and programs
• A strong commitment to personal and professional development, and the ability to build a robust, multidisciplinary, autonomous and collaborative team
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting well-being, resilience, and a healthy work environment across all levels of the academic community