Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a service-focused, business-oriented, collaborative academic leader to serve as Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs. The position serves as chief medical officer of the veterinary teaching hospital and advises the Dean on matters related to its clinical operations. The Associate Dean oversees the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, maintaining a premier clinical environment for educating veterinary students, interns, and residents, managing the hospital’s financial, biosecurity, human, and physical resources, and promoting exceptional care and service for patients, clients, and referring veterinarians. The position is supported by a hospital administrator.

The successful candidate will promote and grow an environment that fosters clinical and academic excellence. The role requires a DVM or equivalent degree, qualifications and experience sufficient for an academic appointment in the Department of Clinical Sciences, eligibility to work legally in the United States, and eligibility for faculty veterinary licensure in Alabama. Board certification by an AVMA-recognized clinical specialty and at least three years of leadership and/or strategic resource management experience are desired.

The Auburn University Veterinary Teaching Hospital includes small- and large-animal teaching hospitals and an affiliated Gulf Shores location. It serves a broad caseload and supports veterinary clinical education and advanced training. The appointment is continuing, and starting salary is commensurate with experience and credentials. Applications are reviewed beginning January 4, 2027, and continue until a qualified applicant is recommended for appointment.

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent degree.
• Qualifications and experience sufficient to merit an academic appointment in the Department of Clinical Sciences; these must be met when employment begins.
• Must meet eligibility requirements to work legally in the United States when the appointment begins and continue to be eligible for the proposed term of employment.
• Eligibility for faculty veterinary licensure in the State of Alabama.
• Applications must include a letter of intent describing the candidate’s strengths, professional goals, and motivation to lead the Veterinary Teaching Hospital; a current curriculum vitae; and contact information for three professional references.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification by an AVMA-recognized clinical specialty.
• At least three years of experience in leadership and/or strategic resource management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief medical officer of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
• Advise the Dean on matters related to the clinical operation of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
• Oversee operation of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
• Maintain a premier clinical environment for educating veterinary students, interns, and residents.
• Oversee the hospital’s financial, biosecurity, human, and physical resources.
• Promote exceptional service in the care of patients, clients, and referring veterinarians.
• Promote and grow an environment that fosters clinical and academic excellence.

Benefits

• Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• The university is understanding and sensitive to faculty family needs, including those of dual-career couples.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed