Director of Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory 112765

Oklahoma State University•Stillwater, OK

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Oklahoma State University invites applications and nominations for the Director of the Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (OADDL) in Stillwater, Oklahoma. OADDL is a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory and an integral component of the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine. Accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) since 1979, it is a Level One member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) and provides critical diagnostic support for early detection of foreign animal diseases. The laboratory serves clients throughout Oklahoma and the United States and supports the College’s teaching mission, resident training, and diagnostic work for the OSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. A $20 million renovation of the laboratory facility is underway. The Director will guide the laboratory’s future growth and innovation, identifying opportunities to expand diagnostic services, revenue, partnerships, and its client base while maintaining its longstanding reputation for diagnostic excellence. The Director leads a dedicated faculty and staff and is responsible for an annual operating budget of about $6 million and 40 employees. The appointment is a tenure-track or career-track faculty position in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology within the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine, at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The Director reports to the Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends. The appointment length is 11 months. Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent professional veterinary degree and an advanced degree, at least five years of experience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory or relevant work experience, and at least five years of directing or supervising experience. Board certification is desirable. The successful candidate should demonstrate professional accomplishment, vision, creativity, communication skills, and collaborative leadership. The position involves occasional unpleasant odors from animal tissues and diagnostic specimens; handling chemicals, animal tissues, and biological or zoonotic agents; and using electrical equipment. Rabies immunization is required and will be provided.

Requirements

DVM or equivalent professional veterinary degree and an advanced degree.
At least five years of experience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory or relevant work experience.
At least five years of directing or supervising experience.
A record of professional accomplishment.
Vision, creativity, communication skills, and collaborative leadership necessary to advance a complex veterinary diagnostic organization.
Rabies immunization is required; it will be provided.

Nice To Haves

Board certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic vision and leadership for OADDL.
Provide administrative and fiscal oversight, including responsible resource management and long-term financial sustainability.
Develop strategies to expand diagnostic services, revenue, partnerships, and the laboratory’s client base.
Maintain OADDL’s reputation for high-quality, timely, and innovative diagnostic services.
Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and standards.
Ensure continued compliance with the Requirements for an Accredited Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory and maintain AAVLD accreditation.
Support OADDL’s responsibilities as a member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network.
Work with the OADDL Board of Advisors to support the needs of Oklahoma stakeholders.
Support OADDL’s teaching, training, and service missions within the College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Foster excellence, innovation, collaboration, professional development, and outstanding client service.
Represent OADDL and OSU with governmental agencies, veterinary organizations, animal industries, and other external partners.