Purdue University invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine to provide leadership and vision for its mission in learning, discovery, and engagement. Established in 1869, Purdue University is Indiana’s land-grant university and recognized as one of the nation’s leading institutions of higher education and research. Purdue’s West Lafayette campus is comprised of 10 colleges and schools with 1800 faculty and an enrollment of over 38,000 students. Purdue’s commitment to innovative and interdisciplinary research is exemplified by Discovery Park, a cluster of new centers which serve as a catalyst to take Purdue to the cutting edge of research in life sciences and engineering.
The School of Veterinary Medicine is comprised of three academic departments (Basic Medical Science, Veterinary Pathobiology, and Veterinary Clinical Science), and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The School has a strong cooperative working relationship with the state’s Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory. The School is home to over 300 veterinary and veterinary technology students and over 100 graduate students, clinical interns and residents. The School’s faculty is recognized for their excellence in the education of veterinary professionals and future scientists, basic and clinical comparative biomedical research, and the service and outreach programs to the State of Indiana and beyond.
The Dean’s role is to provide visionary leadership and direction in the School of Veterinary Medicine to advance excellence in learning, discovery, and engagement activities. The Dean is the advocate and representative of the School within the university, reports directly to the Provost, and works closely with the deans of the other colleges and schools and senior university administrative officers. The Dean provides leadership for recruitment, development and promotion of faculty, and manages the School’s fiscal and physical resources to meet the goals of the School and university. The Dean is instrumental in cultivating continued development of strong basic and clinical research programs. The Dean is the School’s representative and primary liaison with a variety of constituents including state and national professional veterinary organizations and other colleges and schools of veterinary medicine. The Dean plays a central role in the cultivation of donors and attainment of development goals.
Qualified candidates will possess a DVM degree or equivalent, demonstrate a distinguished record of scholarship equivalent to that of a tenured full Professor, have demonstrated dynamic leadership and excellence in administration, and have a working knowledge and appreciation of the role of the veterinary teaching hospital in the education of veterinary professionals and graduate students. The candidate must have an understanding of the national research and funding environment, the importance of fostering collaborative activities locally, nationally and internationally, and the importance of maintaining effective liaisons with alumni, state and national veterinary professional organizations, and other stakeholders. Experience with institutional development programs and administrative experience are desirable. The successful candidate will be able to articulate and advocate for the strategic plan of the School and have a strong commitment to diversity, excellence in learning, basic and clinical research, and the university’s outreach and engagement mission.
Screening of applicants will begin April 12, 2006 and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected. Letters of application should address the applicant’s vision, administrative philosophy, experience and qualifications; include a curriculum vita; and provide names and contact information for at least five references. Initial nominations and inquiries will be kept confidential; references will be contacted only upon approval by the applicant. Nominations and application material should be submitted to: Dr. Randy Woodson, Chairman of the Search Advisory Committee, Purdue University, Office of the Dean Agriculture, 615 W. State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2053; Phone: (765) 494-8391; Fax: (765) 494-7420; e-mail: woodson@purdue.edu.
Purdue University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and individuals in underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.