Dean, School of Veterinary Medicine

AzVMA; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine. The Dean will serve as CEO of the SVM, providing leadership across academic programs, research initiatives, and hospital operations.

The successful candidate will hold a DVM or equivalent, with scholarly record and strong leadership, including budget oversight and personnel development. Applicants with Ph.D.

Job description

Dean, School of Veterinary Medicine
Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine. The Dean reports directly to the Senior Vice Chancellor and Provost and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM). The Dean provides leadership and administrative oversight for all aspects of academic life within the SVM, including strategic planning, major initiatives, fiscal management, personnel development, academic programs, research enterprises, and student enrollment. The Dean also has primary responsibility for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Clinics (VTH&C), the Veterinary Medical Library, and the Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (LADDL), as well as external initiatives, including community outreach and development.

Applicants and nominees must hold a DVM degree or equivalent (VMD, DMV, BVSc) and possess academic or professional credentials appropriate for appointment at the rank of full professor. The successful candidate will have a sustained record of scholarly publication or comparable professional achievement and a strong background in effective leadership, including oversight of personnel and budget. Desired qualifications include an earned Ph.D. in a field relevant to veterinary medicine and/or specialty board certification, attainment of the full professor rank at a comparable institution of higher education, and a record of extramural programmatic support for research or educational programs. Management experience in the private sector, particularly in veterinary medicine or veterinary pharmaceuticals, is also desirable.

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31 requires all unclassified employees earning $100,000 or more annually to provide proof of a valid Louisiana driver's license and that all vehicles titled in their name have been registered in the state of Louisiana. Accordingly, successful candidates impacted by La. R.S. 42:31 will be expected to comply with these requirements within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment. Employees must continue to comply throughout the duration of employment. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.