Position Summary We are seeking candidates with a strong history of interdisciplinary and/or intersectional experience or research that enhances diversity and inclusion in higher education. In addition to conducting scholarly activities and teaching within the professional program, the Associate Dean will lead efforts to systematically integrate equity, diversity, and inclusivity into College programs to create transformative impact in the veterinary profession. The Associate Dean will assist the College in achieving inclusive excellence through developing and implementing a strategic plan to enhance the College’s compositional diversity, climate, achievement, and community engagement. The Associate Dean will also work closely with the University to support university equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts. The Associate Dean will devote 50% effort on administrative duties; and 50% effort on scholarly activities, teaching, and mentoring students.
The Associate Dean reports to the Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. The Associate Dean will strive to enhance diversity and inclusivity among students, faculty, and staff in part by working to recruit and retain richly diverse students, staff, and faculty.
Accompanying the Associate Dean role will be an open rank Career-track designated Professorship title. The rank of the Professorship will be determined at the time of hire and based on previous scholarly and teaching activities.
The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine is in its inaugural year, and as a new college, provides individuals the rare opportunity to be a member of the founding team and to help establish the culture and processes of the College. The Mission of the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine is to develop day-one, career ready veterinarians that will be innovative, adaptive learners and disruptive problem-solvers who will lead meaningful lives and serve society in the 4th industrial revolution economy. These goals will be accomplished through evidenced-based excellence in teaching and learning, and engagement with world-class researchers solving society’s challenges within a culture of diversity and inclusion.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here. The University of Arizona is in the process of creating a new classification and compensation architecture. This University Career Architecture Project (UCAP) will revolutionize the way we think about professions and manage compensation at the UA. It is a two year initiative that will replace the current classified staff and appointed professional categories of employment with market-based job functions and families. As an applicant, UCAP will create clearer career paths and opportunities and will help you make more informed pay decisions. To learn more about this project, please visit ucap.arizona.edu. |
