Associate Dean of DVM Admissions and Student Recruitment

New Frontier Animal Medical Center; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences seeks an Associate Dean of DVM Admissions and Student Recruitment to lead holistic admissions, recruit top students, and steward strategic priorities for VMBS education and student success.

This 11-month, full-time faculty role offers 60% administrative duties with potential Academic Professional Track or Tenure-Track appointment, shaping the DVM student body and scholarly contributions.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• Minimum five years teaching experience in veterinary medical education.
• Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for DVM admissions and student recruitment.
• Oversee holistic review processes for applicants and manage admissions operations.
• Develop recruitment strategies and strengthen pipelines to attract top candidates.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Admissions leadership

Academic administration

Teaching

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Job description

The College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) invites applications for the position of Associate Dean of DVM Admissions and Student Recruitment. This is a full-time, 11-month appointment faculty position with significant administrative duties (60% effort). The position is available in either Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure) or Tenure-Track with tenure review upon hire. The anticipated start date is fall 2026. Applications in the Academic Professional Track will be considered for titles of Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Instructional Associate Professor, or Instructional Professor commensurate with qualifications and professional interest. Applications in the Tenure-Track will be considered for a tenured position for the title of Associate Professor or Professor. Applicants for the tenured appointment must demonstrate a sustained record of scholarship and recognized standing within their academic discipline sufficient to meet the tenure standards of Texas A&M University.

The departmental home for the successful candidate at VMBS will be determined based on the applicant’s area of expertise and experience.

Responsibilities for this position as a faculty member include teaching in the DVM curriculum (10-30% effort), providing academic service to the college and Texas A&M University (10% effort), and contributing to research/scholarship (5-25%). Opportunities to contribute to patient care in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital are also available.

The Associate Dean of DVM Admissions and Student Recruitment is responsible for providing strategic leadership for admissions and student recruitment within the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program. Reporting directly to the Dean of VMBS, the Associate Dean serves as a member of the college leadership team and collaborates with faculty, staff, and external partners to advance VMBS strategic priorities in education and student success.

The Associate Dean will lead a comprehensive and mission-aligned approach to admissions and recruitment, ensuring excellence, fairness, and compliance in all processes. This role is central to shaping the DVM student body and enhancing student success through student recruitment and evidence-based admissions processes.

Key Responsibilities

Admissions Leadership and Operations

• Provide strategic oversight of holistic review processes for DVM applicants
• Assess ongoing admissions processes and investigate emerging selection methodologies
• Lead and guide the DVM Selections Committee in evaluating, interviewing, and ranking applicants
• Direct Admissions Office operations, including TMDSAS application management, interview coordination, and final selections
• Provide reporting for and ensure compliance with COE accreditation standards and all state and university regulations

Student Recruitment and Pipeline Development

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with VMBS and university missions
• Strengthen outreach and pipeline programs to attract highly qualified applicants

Student Financial Support and Advancement

• Provide leadership for financial aid and scholarship programs for incoming students
• Partner with development efforts to enhance student scholarship fundraising

About VMBS and Texas A&M:

With 180 students per class, it is home to one of the country's largest DVM programs. The VMBS is ranked #3 in the United States and #5 in the world in the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings in veterinary science. For more information about the college visit: https://vetmed.tamu.edu

Texas A&M is a Tier 1 research university and one of the largest universities in the United States, with more than 4,300 faculty members and the third-largest student body in the Nation, according to the 2025 U.S. News and World Report. Texas A&M is a flagship land grant, sea grant, and space grant university, and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU).

About the Bryan/College Station Metropolitan Area:

The Bryan/College Station metro area (“Aggieland”) has a population of over 250,000 and is among the 15 fastest-growing metro areas in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Residents enjoy a vibrant economy that Forbes and WalletHub rank as one of the best areas in the United States for job growth and start-up companies. Residents also enjoy a low cost of living (including no state income taxes), short commute times, and a vast network of parks (nearly 100), walking paths, greenspaces, and high-quality golf courses. Moreover, College Station is recognized as having some of the strongest public schools in Texas, as well as a very low crime rate and excellent health care.

For these and many other reasons, College Station has consistently been rated as one of the best college towns in the United States. For a list of College Station’s recognitions and rankings in a variety of social and economic categories, see https://www.cstx.gov/our_community/recognitions__rankings.

Required:

DVM or equivalent degree
Clinical practice experience in the U.S. or Canada
Minimum of five years of teaching experience in veterinary medical education
Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Record of scholarship and publications is required for consideration of appointment at the tenured Associate Professor or Professor

Preferred:

Board certification in an AVMA-recognized specialty or a PhD degree
Experience in admissions, recruitment, or academic administration