Responsibilities: The Department Chair is responsible for directing all aspects of the Department. We
seek a dynamic individual who will provide vision, leadership and guidance for academic and research
programs; recruit and retain a diverse world-class faculty, high-caliber students, postdoctoral fellows and
staff; develop resources to strengthen the long-term viability, efficiency, and effectiveness of the
department’s research, teaching, and service programs; promote collaborative research within the
department and across MU, fostering interactions amongst basic science investigators, clinical faculty and
clinician-scientists; administer the departmental budget; support/lead external development opportunities;
be an advocate for the department; and mentor faculty at different stages of their career. The successful
candidate will be expected to maintain a strong extramurally funded research program and to participate
in departmental teaching. Minimum Qualifications: PhD and/or DVM with Board Certification in a relevant discipline(s) Candidates will be evaluated on: The successful candidate will have the following qualifications or
attributes: an earned doctorate in an appropriate discipline; academic accomplishments that merit
appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure; a world-class scientist with a strong history of
extramural funding and an established record of excellence in teaching and research in an area that
complements departmental strengths; demonstrated effective leadership, management and
communication with faculty, staff, students, and other administrators; commitment to innovative
strategies in diversity and inclusion initiatives as it applies to faculty, staff and students; familiar with
national trends in undergraduate, graduate, and professional education; passionate about improving
education for all students; a strong collaboration record and willingness to collaborate with others; and a
willingness to adopt a transparent, open-minded, respectful and approachable leadership style.
Prior administrative experience or leadership at successive levels of responsibility; an understanding and
commitment to the mission of an AAU Research 1 university and the College of Veterinary Medicine’s
mission; experience with external stakeholders at the state, federal and international levels;
commitment to shared governance, collegiality, and continual professional development for faculty and
staff; commitment to leading departmental discussions regarding departmental vision and strategic plans
with a particular emphasis on translational research strategies; desire to lead developmental activities and
cultivate alumni and donor relations. Diversity Commitment: The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse
and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed
to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Missouri is an equal access, equal opportunity,
affirmative action, pro-disabled and veteran employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all
employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence
without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex,
pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status,
or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such
a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military
organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United
States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource
Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at
573-884-7278. |
