Job Details

　　Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

　　Dean of Veterinary Medicine

　　Working Title Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine

　　Position # A00133

　　Department Veterninary School

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　　Employment Status:

　　Full time (29-40 Hrs)

　　Type of Employment:

　　Staff

　　# of openings:

　　1

　　Location:

　　ASU-Jonesboro

　　Proposed Salary Range:

　　Commensurate with Experience

　　Closing:

　　2/28/24

　　Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

　　Position Summary:

　　Arkansas State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine. As the inaugural Dean, this is an exciting opportunity for an individual to provide innovative, visionary leadership at a critical time in the history of both A-State and the veterinary medical profession

　　Arkansas State University is creating a College of Veterinary Medicine to serve the needs of our state and region. From A-State’s founding in 1909, the university has been an integral part of the agricultural fabric of the greater Delta region. The veterinary medicine project brings together the uniquely positioned resources of A-State with a distinct and growing need for veterinary practitioners

　　Arkansas State has a proven track record with innovative start-up projects, and the university will now build on that experience to effectively leverage its significant existing program and facility advantages in this latest initiative. The A-State advantages include:

　　A-State is a Carnegie Classification Research 2 national doctoral-granting university with the largest graduate enrollment of the state’s four-year universities

　　The campus is home to the first school of osteopathic medicine in the state, the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM), making our campus potentially the only one in Arkansas to co-locate veterinary and human medical schools

　　The on-site advantages of the College of Agriculture’s 240-acre University Farm which is a part of the A-State campus in Jonesboro. The CoA’s Agricultural Teaching and Research Center is home to several existing animal facilities, including a vibrant Equine Center, and will soon launch a new broiler poultry production research facility

　　A strong biological sciences background of research is taking place at the Arkansas Biosciences Institute at Arkansas State, which is currently partnering with NYITCOM faculty and anticipates the same opportunities with future A-State CVM faculty. A-State also has academic research programs connected to the USDA Agricultural Research Service, UA Division of Agriculture, and National Resources Conservation Service

　　Additional biological research labs and facilities are located within the College of Sciences and Mathematics, notably the Ecotoxicology Research Facility. A-State is also the national repository for DNA and other tissue samples for America’s most endangered wolf, the American Red Wolf, and is currently working toward establishment of a Red Wolf Conservation Center

　　A-State boasts a decades-long history as one of the largest and leading universities for health care specialties in our College of Nursing and Health Professions

　　Duties & Responsibilities:

　　Primary responsibilities for the dean include the following:

　　Serve as the chief administrative officer for the College of Veterinary Medicine and is responsible for the accomplishment of teaching, research, and service missions

　　Oversees all academic programs associated with the Veterinary Medicine Program

　　Manages the budget and resources effectively, transparently, and collaboratively

　　Oversees the recruiting, hiring, supervising, and evaluation of personnel within the college, with a commitment to diversity and fairness

　　Works with the faculty and staff in establishing and implementing the mission and strategic plan that will productively guide the teaching, research, and service activities and decision-making of the college

　　Develop, foster, and maintain positive relationships with college stakeholders within the University and with those external to the college

　　Serves as the primary spokesperson for the college in interactions with local, state, and federal officials and other leaders to promote the missions of the college and enhance its stature

　　Oversees and participates in major fundraising initiatives and activities of the college to acquire the resources necessary for effective performance of the teaching, research, and service mission of the college

　　Ensures compliance with all requirements of the college and university accrediting bodies

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

　　• Personal and professional qualifications include:

　　o A bold vision for the future of veterinary medical education

　　o Ability to effectively plan and implement strategic initiatives

　　o Outstanding communication skills

　　o Demonstrated collaborative leadership ability and unquestionable integrity

　　o Commitment to innovative models of veterinary education

　　o Strong desire to establish collaborative relationships across the university

　　• Commitment to fostering collaborative activities locally, regionally, nationally, and globally, leading to successful and productive liaisons with:

　　o Alumni, state, and national veterinary professional organizations

　　o The veterinary medical industry

　　o Livestock, equine, and pet industries

　　o Other public and private stakeholders

　　• Understanding and appreciation of the diverse constituencies of a major public university, as evidenced by:

　　o Proven ability to build coalitions and engage diverse constituencies to advance the college

　　o Commitment to the diversity of students, faculty, and staff

　　o Commitment to advancing an inclusive climate that enables excellence

　　General Days/Hours:

　　Monday - Friday

　　8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

　　Additional hours as requested and/or needed

　　Regular and reliable attendance

　　Other:

　　Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

　　The search committee will begin reviewing applications on 02/28/2024. The salary is negotiable. Applications must include an electronic copy of the following with their application:

　　(1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications and vision for the position

　　(2) a complete curriculum vitae

　　(3) names, addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least five (5) references

　　Questions regarding the search may be directed to Dr. Len Frey, Search Committee Chair, available at (870)-972-3454 or [email protected]

　　References will not be contacted until advanced stages of screening and candidates will receive prior notification

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Qualified Dean candidates must possess an earned DVM or equivalent along with a distinguished record of visionary leadership and excellence in administration, with administrative experience comparable to a department head or above

　　E-Verify Participation Notice:

　　https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

　　E-Verify Right to Work:

　　https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf