Tenured Professor Department Head of Veterinary Small Animal Clinical Sciences

Applications 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 fulltime 11month appointment with an anticipated start date of June 1 2025. Candidates will be considered for either a tenured or clinical track (nontenure) faculty appointment at the rank of Professor or Clincial 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 departments 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 wellstewarded philanthropy; and 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 Colleges 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 the ability to work effectively with faculty staff and students. They should be able to represent departmental interests effectively to university administrators state and federal agencies industry stakeholders and the public. 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. Departmental faculty are very active in the delivery of all four years of our highly experiential and integrated Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) curriculum. They are also involved in supporting our VERObased DVM 2 2 program. Preclinical training in College Station occurs within our Veterinary & Biomedical Education Complex (VBEC) a 330000squarefoot stateoftheart educational is home to a variety of educational venues for lectures laboratories small group learning and an array of handson skills training. This complex also houses the Center for Educational Technologies which provides pedagogical support to faculty for teaching and learning. Our 34000 squarefoot VERO facility was completed in 2020 on the campus of WTAMU in Canyon Texas and supports key research and outreach initiatives focused on the livestock industry and service to rural communities in the Texas Panhandle as well as our DVM 2 2 program.

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 boardcertified 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. A team of veterinarians additionally provides health care services through the primary care service. Clinical services are supported by a robust team of hospital technicians and staff. The Diagnostic Imaging and Cancer Treatment Center (DICTC) houses advanced imaging equipment including a 3T Siemens Verio MRI a 40slice Siemens computed tomography unit and radiation therapy capabilities providing access to advanced imaging and treatment options to our companion animal patients. The department is home to a very active clinical trials program that supports clinical research under the direction of a clinical trials 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 anesthesia internal medicine cardiology dermatology dentistry emergency & critical care neurology ophthalmology and surgery.

Areas of research emphasis in the department include gastroenterology hepatology nutrition cardiology canine comparative orthopedics & cellular therapeutics translational studies of aging and spinal cord nationally and internationally recognized Gastrointestinal Laboratory (GI Lab) housed within the department is supported by a renowned team of internal medicine specialists (five faculty members) anatomic pathologists (two faculty members) as well as a clinical nutritionist and a microbiologist and support staff who provide diagnostic and consultative services to veterinarians managing gastrointestinal disorders in dogs and cats. The GI Lab and other research programs in the department provide robust opportunities for graduate student and resident training. Departmental faculty enjoy productive relationships throughout the Texas A&M University System that foster research collaborations and innovation. Extramural funding is acquired primarily from industry but also from NIH and a wide variety of funding sources.

In 2024 TexasA&Mwas ranked the#1Texas public university by the Wall Street Journal and#12 intheUnited Statesby 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. Texas A&M University is one of the largest universities in the United States with more than 79000 students from all 50 states and 124 countries. It is supported by a multibilliondollar endowment (ranked 4th among public universities) and is a top20 research enterprise. The community of BryanCollege Station (BCS) population 250000 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. BCS is centered in the Texas Triangle a megaregion consisting of the states five largest cities.

Applicants must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree. Board certification in a clinical specialty or a PhD is preferred. Experience in academic administration is also preferred. A record of success in securing funding and other support for academic programs is also highly desired.