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:
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
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