Texas A&M University
Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Clinical Professor & Department Head o
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, United States, 77840
DescriptionApplications are invited for the position of Department Head of Small Animal Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University. This is a full-time 11-month appointment with an anticipated start date of June 1, 2025. Candidates will be considered for either a tenured or clinical track (non-tenure) faculty appointment at the rank of Professor or Clinical Professor based on their career accomplishments and continued interest in research, teaching, and clinical service.
The individual chosen will serve as the chief administrative officer of the department and act as an advocate for the department’s academic, research, clinical, outreach, and service programs. The appointment comes with the intent of holding a prominent endowed chair position. The Department Head reports to the Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
The Head is responsible for leading and managing departmental staff and faculty with a scope of responsibilities including:
Supporting clinical activities within the Small Animal Teaching Hospital;
Increasing contributions to knowledge and science through research;
Supporting excellence in professional and graduate education;
Fostering professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration within the university and beyond;
Strengthening relationships with diverse stakeholder groups such as industry and legislative entities;
Promoting key outreach programs locally and across the state;
Collaborating with the development office to promote well-stewarded philanthropy;
Active engagement in the construction and effective utilization of the new Clinical Veterinary Teaching and Research Complex (CVTRC).
The position has significant administrative responsibilities, with some flexibility for teaching, research, and clinical activities based upon the interests and experience of the applicant. The Department Head is expected to work collaboratively with the College’s Executive Committee to advance the academic excellence of the College and the University. Candidates should demonstrate visionary leadership, innovative thinking, commitment to fostering good working relationships, strong listening and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
A commitment to promoting a multidisciplinary and diverse community of scholars and educators is essential.
The Texas A&M University Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences is one of five departments in the nationally and internationally highly ranked College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. The department houses approximately 65 faculty members (including 14 chairs and 1 endowed professorship) who are located at both the College Station campus and the Veterinary Education Research and Outreach (VERO) program on the campus of West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) in Canyon, Texas.
Clinical operations are based primarily in the Small Animal Teaching Hospital, which is anticipated to move into the new, expansive CVTRC in the summer of 2027. Hospital services supported by board-certified departmental faculty include anesthesiology, cardiology, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, dermatology, emergency medicine & critical care, internal medicine, clinical nutrition, neurology, integrated oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, and soft tissue surgery.
The department is home to a very active clinical trials program that supports clinical research under the direction of a clinical trials coordinator. Advanced patient diagnostics and treatment are further enhanced by an onsite blood bank, biobank, and dialysis capabilities. The department supports over 45 interns and residents with approved residency training programs in various specialties.
Areas of research emphasis in the department include gastroenterology, hepatology, nutrition, cardiology, canine comparative orthopedics & cellular therapeutics, translational studies of aging, and spinal cord injury.
In 2024, Texas A&M was ranked the #1 Texas public university by the Wall Street Journal and #12 in the United States by Washington Monthly. The College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences is ranked #4 in the United States and #7 in the world in the 2024 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings in veterinary science.
The community of Bryan-College Station (BCS), population 250,000, is a growing and diverse college town with a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a relatively low cost of living.
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The individual chosen will serve as the chief administrative officer of the department and act as an advocate for the department’s academic, research, clinical, outreach, and service programs. The appointment comes with the intent of holding a prominent endowed chair position. The Department Head reports to the Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
The Head is responsible for leading and managing departmental staff and faculty with a scope of responsibilities including:
Supporting clinical activities within the Small Animal Teaching Hospital;
Increasing contributions to knowledge and science through research;
Supporting excellence in professional and graduate education;
Fostering professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration within the university and beyond;
Strengthening relationships with diverse stakeholder groups such as industry and legislative entities;
Promoting key outreach programs locally and across the state;
Collaborating with the development office to promote well-stewarded philanthropy;
Active engagement in the construction and effective utilization of the new Clinical Veterinary Teaching and Research Complex (CVTRC).
The position has significant administrative responsibilities, with some flexibility for teaching, research, and clinical activities based upon the interests and experience of the applicant. The Department Head is expected to work collaboratively with the College’s Executive Committee to advance the academic excellence of the College and the University. Candidates should demonstrate visionary leadership, innovative thinking, commitment to fostering good working relationships, strong listening and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
A commitment to promoting a multidisciplinary and diverse community of scholars and educators is essential.
The Texas A&M University Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences is one of five departments in the nationally and internationally highly ranked College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. The department houses approximately 65 faculty members (including 14 chairs and 1 endowed professorship) who are located at both the College Station campus and the Veterinary Education Research and Outreach (VERO) program on the campus of West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) in Canyon, Texas.
Clinical operations are based primarily in the Small Animal Teaching Hospital, which is anticipated to move into the new, expansive CVTRC in the summer of 2027. Hospital services supported by board-certified departmental faculty include anesthesiology, cardiology, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, dermatology, emergency medicine & critical care, internal medicine, clinical nutrition, neurology, integrated oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, and soft tissue surgery.
The department is home to a very active clinical trials program that supports clinical research under the direction of a clinical trials coordinator. Advanced patient diagnostics and treatment are further enhanced by an onsite blood bank, biobank, and dialysis capabilities. The department supports over 45 interns and residents with approved residency training programs in various specialties.
Areas of research emphasis in the department include gastroenterology, hepatology, nutrition, cardiology, canine comparative orthopedics & cellular therapeutics, translational studies of aging, and spinal cord injury.
In 2024, Texas A&M was ranked the #1 Texas public university by the Wall Street Journal and #12 in the United States by Washington Monthly. The College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences is ranked #4 in the United States and #7 in the world in the 2024 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings in veterinary science.
The community of Bryan-College Station (BCS), population 250,000, is a growing and diverse college town with a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a relatively low cost of living.
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