Associate Dean for the Professional Veterinary Medical Program
Internal Search – Within CVMBS
Job Description
The Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is
seeking a distinguished individual from within the college to provide leadership as Associate
Dean for the Professional Veterinary Medical Program. The Associate Dean reports directly to
the Dean and provides leadership relevant to the PVM curriculum and scholastic standards.
This position has 12 month salary support distributed with 75%+ effort in administrative role and
up to 25% effort in one of the four academic departments within the college. Although the
position is predominantly administrative, the successful candidate will be expected to engage
productively at an agreed upon level of effort (up to 25%) in either teaching support, service or
research support activities. The proposed starting date is May 15, 2014 so that the new
appointment may coincide for a period of time with the incumbent, Dr. Dean Hendrickson. This
position provides a unique opportunity for an academician with energy and vision to provide
dynamic leadership for talented faculty and to mentor future veterinarians while continuing a
productive academic career.
Specific responsibilities include:
 PVM Curriculum
o Serve as an ex officio member of the PVM Curriculum Committee, providing
philosophical guidance and innovative leadership, direction consistent with
AVMA accreditation and University curricular guidelines, and oversight in
curricular reviews.
o Manage fund distribution for PVM teaching efforts.
 PVM Scholastic Standards
o Serve as chair of the PVM Scholastic Standards Committee, providing direction
to faculty and students in the interpretation and application of all policies related
to scholastic standards and class attendance.
 Informational and Instructional Technologies
o Provide oversight of the educational specialist to foster improvements in
instructional design, methodologies and technology (including RamCT); provide a
leadership role on assessment and improvement of teaching equipment and
facilities; and oversee student and peer evaluations of courses and instructors.
Provide input on web design and content for the PVM program and college
overall.
 Student Affairs and Counseling
o Provide oversight of the Student Coordinators for student affairs issues and the
Counselor who oversees counseling services
 Student Admissions and Combined Degrees
o Provide oversight supervision for Senior Director for PVM Student Services who
shall oversee the admissions process and personnel as well as the combined
degree programs (MBA, MPH, and Ph.D.).
 PVM Outcomes Assessment
o Provide input to college outcomes assessment processes and collaborate with
College personnel tasked to participate in outcomes assessment activities for the
purposes of Higher Learning Commission, American Veterinary Medical
Association, and other institutional accreditation processes. The Associate Dean
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is responsible for the administration of annual surveys of graduating PVM
students, and triennial surveys of alumni and employers, for organizing all
activities related to the AVMA Accreditation Site Visit, for compiling the final Site
Visit Report, and assuring uninterrupted compliance with AVMA Accreditation
Standards.
o Implement changes adopted through recommendations of college committees
and as a result of outcomes assessment.
College Advisory Bodies
o Serve as a member of the CVMBS Executive Council (Associate Deans,
Directors, and Department Heads) that advises the Dean on all matters of
College policy and procedure.
o Chair the South Campus Resource Utilization Board and South Campus
Environmental Health and Safety Committee, and serve as a member of the
Veterinary Teaching Hospital Board, and Veterinary Medical Center Biosecurity
Committee.
Extramural Support
o Serve as primary administrative contact with extramural organizations that
provide resources and training opportunities in support of the PVM program.
These include commercial pet food companies, pharmaceutical companies,
professional societies, other academic institutions, private veterinary practices,
and individual University donors.
o Participation in national veterinary education organizations including the AAVMC
and the Veterinary Educators Collaborative.
Job Qualifications
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Candidates must have a distinguished record of scholarship, instruction, and service to
qualify for this largely administrative position. Only tenured associate or full professors within
CVMBS will qualify for this position. Requirements include a proven record of innovation in
instructional design, effective leadership, a strong commitment to teaching at the professional
and graduate levels, a record that demonstrates enthusiasm for broad interdisciplinary
collaboration, and robust interpersonal and organizational skills. Candidates must have a
DVM or equivalent degree. Applicants should be able to demonstrate strong familiarity with
all aspects of the preclinical and clinical phases of the curriculum. The successful candidate
will be familiar (or will become so shortly after hire) with all current academic policies and
procedures as documented in the PVM Course Coordinator’s Handbook and PVM Student
Handbook. Reflecting college and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the
ability to advance the College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Competencies
The successful candidate will display the following competencies:
Demonstrate positivity
Demonstrate appropriate courage
Demonstrate emotional intelligence
Share information effectively
Shall be visionary
Assimilate organizational vision/mission/values/goals
Build effective relationships or partnerships
Build effective teams
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Applications should include a CV, list of three references and a letter of interest that provides an
overview of the candidate’s vision for continuing improvement of the PVM program. Email
these documents to:
Dr. Ken Blehm
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education
Ken.Blehm@colostate.edu
For full consideration, submit by 5 PM Monday, April 28, 2014. The position will remain open
until filled.
Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion,
national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual
orientation, or gender identity or expression. Colorado State University is an equal
opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse
workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive
orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is
located in 101 Student Services.
Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living
community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates
being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to,
criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.
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