Department Head, Clinical Sciences

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Information


Posting Number PG192988EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Department Head, Clinical Sciences
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience.
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; with flexibility to meet Department needs
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Department of Clinical Sciences
About the Department
About NC State University
Founded in 1887, North Carolina State University (NC State) is an institution distinguished by its exceptional quality of research, teaching, and public service. At NC State, we create prosperity for North Carolina and the nation. We began as a land-grant institution grounded in agriculture and engineering. Today, we’re a pre-eminent research enterprise that excels across disciplines. NC State is a powerhouse in science, technology, engineering and math. We lead in agriculture, education, textiles, business and natural resources management. We’re at the forefront of teaching and research in design, the humanities and the social sciences, and we’re home to one of the world’s best colleges of veterinary medicine. Our more than 37,000 undergraduate and graduate students learn by doing. They pursue original research and start new companies. They forge connections with top employers and serve communities local and global. Through it all, they enjoy an outstanding return on investment. Whether it’s Princeton Review ranking NC State among the nation’s best values for universities, Money magazine named it the No. 1 best college for your money in North Carolina, U.S. News & World Report ranking NC State among the top 10 best values in public higher education, or named Forbes 2022 best large employer in North Carolina, the university has many reasons to be proud. Each year, NC State adds $6.5 billion to the statewide economy, equivalent to creating more than 90,000 new jobs. That represents a significant return on investment for the citizens of North Carolina in the form of research advances, innovative technologies, successful companies, skilled graduates, and new jobs waiting for them. Our 9,600 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. Together, they forge powerful partnerships with government, industry, nonprofits, and academia to remake our world for the better. We expect everyone to give of their talents, skills, time, and effort to make NC State an environment of inclusive excellence for all.
For more information, please visit the University home page at NC State University
 About the College of Veterinary Medicine
As one of the top veterinary schools in the country, the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is committed to being a leader in professional education, clinical service, and research. The college also has an essential role to play in improving the quality of life for the citizens of North Carolina, the nation, and the world. The college’s mission is to advance the veterinary profession and animal and human health through ongoing discovery and medical innovation; provide animals and their owners with extraordinary, compassionate medical care; and prepare the next generation of veterinarians and biomedical research scientists. The college is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education.
The college anchors the 250-acre Centennial Biomedical Campus , an extension of NC State’s Centennial Campus. Instruction is provided through three academic departments: Clinical Sciences , Molecular Biomedical Sciences , and Population Health and Pathobiology . There are approximately 400 students enrolled in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine professional program and over 90 students enrolled in the multidisciplinary Comparative Biomedical Sciences graduate program. The college and teaching hospital is supported by more than 160 faculty and 450 staff members, and over 100 house officers (interns and residents). A unique feature of the campus is the 80-acre Teaching Animal Unit , a dynamic teaching lab for students to learn husbandry, production management, and livestock production procedures.
NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people.  Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university. DVM students develop key competencies necessary for success in private practice, industry, government, and academia. The curriculum includes instruction and practice in teamwork, client interactions, and public communication as well as the development of interpersonal and organizational skills.
The NC State Veterinary Hospital sees an average of 35,000 cases annually. Clinical faculty includes internationally recognized certified specialists in over 30 disciplines, supported by highly trained veterinary technicians and staff. Small animal services are available across 16 Specialty departments and equine services are available across five departments . The Veterinary Hospital provides state-of-the-art patient care for companion animals, and equine and farm animals spread across three main facilities: The Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center, the Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Center, and the Veterinary Health and Wellness Center.
The College’s research enterprise is housed in 3 modern buildings on the CVM campus including the new Biomedical Partnership Center (BPC), a 40,000-square-foot building that opened in 2017. The BPC houses CVM faculty in research laboratories shared with faculty from the College of Engineering, including the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at NC State and the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill, as well as industry partners working in related biomedical research fields. The Research Building is a 3-floor building that houses faculty from all departments, purposely organized around laboratory space to promote interdepartmental collaboration. There is extensive laboratory space within the College of Veterinary Medicine, much of it renovated in the last 5 years to accommodate collaborative groups of investigators.
Since its inception, the College has been and remains a leader in One Health, with a strong role in translational and comparative research. Indeed, the college One Health program has played a central role in establishing the NC State Global One Health Academy. The College has excellent collaborative relationships with the nearby Duke University and University of North Carolina Schools of Medicine and has maintained 30 years of shared federal funding for research emphasis areas including cell biology, physiology, gross anatomy, developmental and reproductive biology, environmental science, and toxicology, genomics, neurobiology, regenerative medicine, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, immunology, and cancer. Through these efforts, the College prepares the next generation of biomedical researchers and veterinarians, conducts bench and clinical research to solve human and animal health problems, addresses critical ecosystem and public health issues, and promotes a clearer understanding and appreciation of the ramifications related to the growing human-animal bond that is at the center of these concerns.
For more information, please visit the College home page at: College of Veterinary Medicine

About Raleigh and the Research Triangle
NC State University anchors the Research Triangle region, home of many of the country’s leading Fortune 500 technology, research, and pharmaceutical companies, as well as other fine universities, with whom we share uniquely collaborative relationships. National rankings consistently rate Raleigh and its surrounding region among the five best places in the country to live and work, with a highly educated workforce, moderate weather, reasonable cost of living and a welcoming environment. Raleigh is situated in a lovely part of the state, with the Atlantic Ocean two hours to the east, and the Blue Ridge Mountains three hours to the west.
North Carolina’s rapid growth makes the state a diversity leader and top spot for young professionals and families. Raleigh reflects statewide growth as a city on the rise:
  • No. 2 among the best places to live in the U.S. (U.S News & World Report , 2021)
  • No. 5 among the best-performing economies in the U.S. (Milken Institute , 2021)
  • One of America’s top 10 recession-resistant cities (Smartasset , 2020)
  • Among the top 10 “Best Cities to Move to Right Now” (Curbed , 2020)


With Durham and Chapel Hill, the capital city anchors the Research Triangle, a national hotspot for high-tech enterprise. The region’s top companies — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen Idec, and GlaxoSmithKline — rank among the country’s best employers. NC State also maintains strong agricultural partnerships with Bayer, BASF, and Syngenta, companies that lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates.
Essential Job Duties
The CVM has achieved national recognition in research, teaching and clinical excellence, and the Department of Clinical Sciences (DoCS) plays critical roles in all of these areas. DoCS (https://cvm.ncsu.edu/research/departments/docs/) is dedicated to excellence in educating and training veterinarians and comparative biomedical scientists, and is home to 78 multi-disciplinary faculty, as well as staff, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students and house officers. Disciplines represented in DoCS include a broad-range of clinical specialties in small animal, exotics, and equine medicine. DoCS trains both veterinary medical students and graduate students interested in Comparative Biomedical Sciences careers. The department’s research focuses on advancing knowledge and offering solutions to improve the quality of health in animals.
The DoCS Department Head must be an innovative, creative, visionary and collaborative leader with the ability and experience required to guide the members of this multi-disciplinary department in achieving its mission. The DoCS Department Head must possess the leadership skills and vision to advance the impact and reputation of the DoCS Department nationally and internationally.
Responsibilities of the Department Head
  • Provide clinical, academic, and scientific leadership in defining and achieving departmental goals
  • Support and encourage excellence in veterinary medical and graduate student teaching
  • Ensure that the department fully supports its clinical programs and responsibilities
  • Recruit, develop and retain excellent faculty and staff
  • Develop and implement strong departmental and college programs
  • Manage departmental fiscal planning and administration and evaluations of faculty and staff
  • Ensure annual reviews are completed and manage department faculty review processes that include, but are not limited to, Reappointment, Promotion, Tenure and Post-tenure reviews
  • Maintain a culture of collaboration and collegiality and promote excellence within the department
  • Enhance the community of students, staff and faculty
  • Maintain a strong mentorship program for professional development of department members
  • Serve as the primary departmental advocate in enhancing the visibility and prestige of departmental sections and disciplines, and in growing interdisciplinary cross institutional programs
  • Provide leadership and support for the integration of departmental faculty and students within the greater NC State University community and the nearby universities and medical schools, including the University of North Carolina and Duke University
Other Responsibilities
  • Communicate departmental needs to upper college administration and communicate college and university information to the department
  • Develop collaborative relationships within and external to the university
  • Plan and implement strategic initiatives
  • Develop departmental budgets, with appropriate oversight of expenditures

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
  • Requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)/Veterinary Medicine Doctor (VMD), or equivalent.
  • Current Rank of Tenured Full Professor or currently eligible or under evaluation for such.
  • Board certification in an AVMA (or equivalent) recognized specialty
  • Has demonstrated academic leadership experience.
  • A record of active participation in professional/scientific affairs and of teaching and/or research experience.
Other Required Qualifications
The Department Head must possess the interpersonal skills and a leadership vision that will advance the impact and reputation of the DoCS Department nationally and internationally. The successful candidate will be a servant-leader with an outstanding record of achievement in the areas of clinical excellence, research and teaching.
Candidates must have:
  • Demonstrable administrative skills and experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated academic leadership, supervisory and administrative experience
  • Clinical experience in an academic department
  • Experience with extramurally funded research programs
  • A record of collegial and productive interactions with faculty, staff and students
  • Interest and enthusiasm for mentorship, particularly with regard to guiding junior faculty toward successful careers in research, teaching and clinical excellence
  • Comfort and experience working with and supporting highly interdisciplinary and collaborative faculty with an emphasis on biomedical and translational research
  • Experience and enthusiasm for innovative pedagogy and teaching excellence
  • Strong desire to establish collaborative relationships both within the university and with the private and public sectors
  • Understanding and enthusiasm for the integral role of the clinical teaching hospital environment in the College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Ability to work with departmental members to develop departmental vision and for planning and implementation of strategic initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrable experience as an independent researcher
  • Experience with conflict resolution and completion of other formal leadership training
  • Has had a supervisory role managing a large team
  • Experience in managing complex budgets and fundraising
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
NA
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions


Job Open Date 11/07/2023
Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include a cover letter describing your leadership and administrative experiences, example(s) of collaborative initiatives in clinical excellence, research, teaching, and program development. Also include a CV and contact information for professional references. 
Letters of reference may be requested upon submission of completed application.
Review of applications will begin December, 2023.

Position Details


Position Number 00003923
Position Type Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 195001 - Dept of Clinical Sciences
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
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