Associate Dean for Professional Programs

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

2d • $160,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Washington State University (WSU) is seeking to fill a full-time permanent Associate Dean for Professional Programs (ADPP) position. The ADPP will be a tenured full professor with a flexible appointment assignment depending upon interest. The ADPP reports directly to the dean and serves as a member of the college leadership team. The ADPP has broad oversight and responsibility for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program with direct engagement in program curriculum, assessment, operations, academic affairs, and accreditation. The ADPP serves on the Academic Council and interacts with the leads for all 4 years of the DVM curriculum. In addition, the ADPP supervises well-established leaders and functional teams in student affairs, admissions, and counseling and wellness. More specific responsibilities include: Serve as the primary liaison for regional program partnerships (currently Montana, Idaho and Utah). Work with the college communications, facilities, fundraising, strategic planning and community access and engagement staff to promote, market and serve all aspects of our professional programming to ensure student success. Coordinate support services for professional students including pre-veterinary outreach activities, admissions, counseling and wellness and career advising; and student ceremonies. Working with academic council and curriculum committee, oversee curricular review, revision and renewal; ensure curricular effectiveness and compliance with accreditation standards. Oversee program assessment including ongoing assessment of program outcomes via collection and analysis of internal and external data, assessment of regional program effectiveness. Oversee general program operations including accreditation, educational systems and resources, program policies and processes, financial oversight of program support services, development strategies, and supervision and professional development of team members. Represent WSU professional programs to external program partners including American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges and other entities at the national/international level focused on veterinary medical education and health professions education more broadly. Given program expansion, there are opportunities for restructuring current activities and responsibility sharing with other program leaders, depending on candidate’s strengths and interests.

Requirements

• A veterinary degree (DVM, BVSc or equivalent) and a PhD in veterinary sciences or a related field by time of hire.
• A minimum of 5 years in roles as a leader in a veterinary institution including experience with academic affairs, outcomes assessment, student success, or curriculum management.
• Demonstrated excellence in supervising staff, communications, and a commitment to outreach and engagement.
• Six (6) years of experience as an Associate Professor or equivalent is required to be considered as a Full Professor.
• Must have a background and expertise in educational pedagogy.
• Diplomate status in a recognized specialty in an American or European College of specialists is required.
• A record of teaching, research, and service accomplishments consistent with the appointment of rank as a Professor at WSU as specified in the College’s Tenure and Promotion Guidelines

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for regional program partnerships (currently Montana, Idaho and Utah).
• Work with the college communications, facilities, fundraising, strategic planning and community access and engagement staff to promote, market and serve all aspects of our professional programming to ensure student success.
• Coordinate support services for professional students including pre-veterinary outreach activities, admissions, counseling and wellness and career advising; and student ceremonies.
• Working with academic council and curriculum committee, oversee curricular review, revision and renewal; ensure curricular effectiveness and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Oversee program assessment including ongoing assessment of program outcomes via collection and analysis of internal and external data, assessment of regional program effectiveness.
• Oversee general program operations including accreditation, educational systems and resources, program policies and processes, financial oversight of program support services, development strategies, and supervision and professional development of team members.
• Represent WSU professional programs to external program partners including American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges and other entities at the national/international level focused on veterinary medical education and health professions education more broadly.
• Given program expansion, there are opportunities for restructuring current activities and responsibility sharing with other program leaders, depending on candidate’s strengths and interests.

Benefits

• WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree