Department Head/Professor AF9535

About the role

The Oklahoma State University (OSU) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is seeking applications for Department Head of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS).

Responsibilities

• Supervise faculty and interns/residents with clinical service assignments to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH)
• Report to the Dean of the CVM and work closely with the VTH Director as well as other unit leaders to develop and implement the vision for the CVM
• Assume responsibility for the quality, effectiveness, and progress of the department concerning its missions of teaching, research and service
• Work with the Veterinary Administrative Council (VAC) to implement the CVM vision plan
• Formulate and implement budgets for the department
• Review and update departmental policies and procedures as necessary
• Recommend appointment, reappointment, salary increases and adjustments, tenure, promotion, dismissal, and other personnel actions relating to members of the faculty and staff in the department
• Career development and annual plans of work
• Assign or nominate faculty members for committee service within VCS, VTH, CVM, or OSU
• Cook up effective departmental communication via regular faculty & staff meetings, town halls, and/or electronic communications
• Serve as voting member of the Hospital Advisory Council (HAC) and the Veterinary Administrative Council (VAC)
• Provide input to budget, policy and procedures, personnel decisions and strategic plans as they relate to advancement and success of the CVM
• Collaborate with CVM leaders, including academic department chairs, associate deans, directors, and service chiefs, to ensure effective delivery of outstanding patient/client-centered care and clinical training of professional students, interns and residents

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent degree
• Substantial leadership and organizational skills
• A commitment to equality of opportunity
• Board certification in an area of specialization (preferred)

Qualifications

• Full Professor qualifications consistent with rank

Skills

• Strong record of research and university instruction

Benefits

Salary is commensurate with qualifications.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with qualifications.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm with occasional evenings and weekends.