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Department Head, Clinical Sciences - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University

Apply now Job no: 500319
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: School of Veterinary Medicine

Department Head, Clinical Sciences - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University

 

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Work type: Regular Full-Time

Location: Glassboro, New Jersey 

Categories: Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine 

 

Position Summary:

Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine (SSVM) of Rowan University invites applications for the position of Department Head, Department of Clinical Sciences to join our new veterinary program and teaching hospital. The selected candidate will be integral in the development and growth of the Department within our veterinary teaching hospital, currently under construction in Harrison Township, NJ.

Reporting to the Dean, the successful candidate will oversee the department and provide clinical oversight for the teaching hospital. The Department Head will oversee all operations of the Department of Clinical Sciences, including budgetary oversight, providing supervision, guidance, and mentorship to faculty in small and large animal clinical sciences, management of day-to-day operations, and development short and long-term operational plans for the Department. In conjunction with the Director of Veterinary Medical Services, the Department Head, will be actively involved in fostering a positive and collaborative culture, while ensuring high standard of veterinary education as well as patient and client care.

SSVM is both a new veterinary school and start-up clinical practice. The hospital facility is slated to open in the Fall of 2025. The services offered within the hospital will include primary care, emergency care (24/7), and specialty care. Planned specialties include anesthesiology, cardiology, critical care, dermatology, dentistry, exotics, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, and surgery. In addition to the small animal teaching hospital, our large animal field service provides ambulatory care, and our shelter medicine and community outreach service is partnered with the Gloucester County Animal Shelter.

Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine (SSVM) Diversity Statement:

The SSVM is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, mentorship, advocacy, and justice in all facets of the veterinary medical profession, including education, research, and clinical practice. To this end, we are committed to fostering access to veterinary education for all learners and maintaining an academic and work environment free of discrimination, wherein diversity is celebrated. We consider inclusivity to be a responsibility of everyone in our learning environment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervision of faculty and staff of the department including mentoring in support of the department teaching, service, and research initiatives.
  • Aids in recruitment, orientation, and integration of new faculty.
  • Make informed, documented recommendations concerning faculty retention, promotion and tenure.
  • Performance management of faculty, providing a regular cadence of one-on-one meetings for support, feedback and coaching and completion of yearly faculty reviews.
  • Oversee clinical faculty scheduling, including management of leave requests.
  • Develop plans for the growth of the department to ensure department meets professional standards and follows best practices in each academic/clinical discipline.
  • Represent the department to other units of the university and to School administration.
  • Coordinates departmental activities related to departmental websites, program marketing, and other school events.
  • Attend and participate in hospital leadership meetings to support the operational needs and financial goals of the hospital.
  • Foster a collaborative and professional environment.
  • Oversee the development of hospital policies and protocols in collaboration with the Section Heads and Director of Veterinary Medical Services, focusing on high standards of care in the hospital and optimizing workflow.
  • In conjunction with the Director of Veterinary Medical Services, drafts and administers the department’s budget, provides good stewardship of department resources, monitors and tracks expenditures.
  • In collaboration with the Director of Veterinary Medical Services, ensures appropriate clinician staffing in for both service and teaching needs of the hospital and ambulatory practices.

Required Qualifications:

  • DVM or equivalent.
  • New Jersey veterinary license (or obtained prior to start date).
  • Minimum five years of work experience in veterinary education and/or administration documenting excellence in leadership and management skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills and a demonstrated ability to work with colleagues, technical and professional staff in a collegial and respectful manner.
  • Record of teaching, service, and scholarship commensurate with for appointment at the Associate or full Professor level.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree (MS, MBA, and/or PhD).
  • Board certification in a specialty recognized by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties.

Information about the institution:

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here. 

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine is located on the Glassboro, New Jersey west campus, 22 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine plans to admit its first class of DVM students in 2025. Facilities will include an academic teaching facility aimed at the delivery of pre-clinical training, a small animal teaching hospital, and a research facility.  

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.  

As a state public University, Rowan employees are eligible to participate in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. More information on this program is available at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.  

Notes:

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.   
  • Position posting will be active until the job is filled. 

 

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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

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