Consortium of Higher Education Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgende
Dean of Veterinary Medicine
Consortium of Higher Education Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgende, Manhattan, Kansas, United States, 66506
Overview
Kansas State University, the nation's first land‑grant university, invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a successful, driven, and nationally/internationally recognized leader to join a highly successful College of Veterinary Medicine, fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), in a public R1, land‑grant university.
The successful candidate must have the experience and vision to inspire, guide, and facilitate the College's faculty and staff in advancing high‑quality teaching, research, service, and engagement while providing leadership that assures the integrity, excellence, relevance, and success of the College's programs. The Dean reports directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President, Jesse Perez Mendez, and serves as a member of the Academic Leadership Council and Deans Council.
This position is ideal for a cutting‑edge, learner‑centric leader with a proven history of successful growth initiatives, strong partnership and collaboration skills, strategic vision, and results‑focused leadership.
For more information about the role, please click here.
Responsibilities and Core Duties
Leading all academic programs and curricular efforts in the College in alignment with the AVMA Council on Education (COE) Standards of Accreditation
Promoting high‑quality student experiences
Supporting effective academic advising and mentoring
Building enduring excellence and growth in research and engagement programs serving the State, nation, and world
Being actively involved in the recruitment and retention of high‑caliber learners, faculty, and staff to the college, as well as promoting a welcoming environment
Working productively with learners, faculty, staff, department heads, deans, administrators, and the broader community on interdisciplinary and collaborative initiatives
Providing strategic leadership for advancing the College's strategic plan with the University's vision to become a Next‑Generation Land‑Grant University
Leading fundraising efforts on behalf of the College with a high degree of personal involvement, which includes traveling to see alumni and friends, pre‑game tailgates, hosting a gameday stadium suite, and more
Strengthening strategic relationships and engagement with the community stakeholders, alumni, legislators, industry, and benefactors across the state and beyond, working closely with constituents on issues related to the enhancement of the College and the University
Leadership and oversight for the services centers housed in the College – Veterinary Health Center and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Minimum Qualifications
A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree
An advanced degree (MS, MPH or Ph.D.) and/or Specialty Board Certification recognized by the American Board of Veterinary Sciences (ABVS) or equivalent national accrediting body in addition to a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree
A strong record of distinguished academic achievement in teaching, research, and service, which merits appointment as a tenured, full professor at Kansas State University
Evidence of professional distinction and national or international recognition in their field
A contemporary knowledge and demonstrated experience interpreting and implementing accreditation policies and procedures of the AVMA Council on Education (COE)
Demonstrated success as an innovative and strategic leader with the ability to plan, coordinate, articulate, and execute a strategic vision and initiatives while engaging with both internal and external constituencies
Demonstrated success as a strategic/creative planner and relationship builder with exceptional collaboration, communication, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills
A proven record as a successful administrator in higher education, with responsibility for guiding strategy, managing finances, evaluating personnel, motivating faculty and staff, acquiring and allocating resources, engaging external constituencies, and fostering inclusive teamwork to create collaborative relationships across varying groups
Demonstrated success in fund development and external fundraising
A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to all aspects of the land‑grant mission, including teaching, research, service, and engagement
A recognition and appreciation for a collaborative and positive working environment
An understanding of and commitment to shared governance to achieve college‑ and university‑wide goals
A firm grasp on the mission of a land‑grant university with R1 status and its historic commitment to access
Preferred Qualifications
A proven ability to develop and implement successful interdisciplinary programs
A proven ability to initiate, lead, and facilitate transformational change and innovation initiatives, being adaptable with changing conditions that accompany a large public university
A history of building, enhancing, and sustaining partnerships across a university, local communities, state, region, and nation
Additional Information The Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to scholarship through innovation and excellence in teaching, research, and service, promoting animal and human health for the public good. They are committed to creating an environment that is fulfilling and rewarding, being recognized for good communication, productive collaboration, mutual respect, integrity, and honesty.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K‑State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
How to Apply Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Kansas State University in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. To submit a complete application package, please send a cover letter and CV to the following link:
Search Briefing Submission . Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. Inquiries and nominations should be directed towards Julie Holley, Associate Vice President of Executive Search, 850‑687‑5104, 850‑869‑9993. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.
Application Window For fullest consideration, apply by January 23, 2026.
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range Commensurate with experience.
To Apply Please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6760417
Equal Opportunity Statement © Kansas State University – Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
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The successful candidate must have the experience and vision to inspire, guide, and facilitate the College's faculty and staff in advancing high‑quality teaching, research, service, and engagement while providing leadership that assures the integrity, excellence, relevance, and success of the College's programs. The Dean reports directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President, Jesse Perez Mendez, and serves as a member of the Academic Leadership Council and Deans Council.
This position is ideal for a cutting‑edge, learner‑centric leader with a proven history of successful growth initiatives, strong partnership and collaboration skills, strategic vision, and results‑focused leadership.
For more information about the role, please click here.
Responsibilities and Core Duties
Leading all academic programs and curricular efforts in the College in alignment with the AVMA Council on Education (COE) Standards of Accreditation
Promoting high‑quality student experiences
Supporting effective academic advising and mentoring
Building enduring excellence and growth in research and engagement programs serving the State, nation, and world
Being actively involved in the recruitment and retention of high‑caliber learners, faculty, and staff to the college, as well as promoting a welcoming environment
Working productively with learners, faculty, staff, department heads, deans, administrators, and the broader community on interdisciplinary and collaborative initiatives
Providing strategic leadership for advancing the College's strategic plan with the University's vision to become a Next‑Generation Land‑Grant University
Leading fundraising efforts on behalf of the College with a high degree of personal involvement, which includes traveling to see alumni and friends, pre‑game tailgates, hosting a gameday stadium suite, and more
Strengthening strategic relationships and engagement with the community stakeholders, alumni, legislators, industry, and benefactors across the state and beyond, working closely with constituents on issues related to the enhancement of the College and the University
Leadership and oversight for the services centers housed in the College – Veterinary Health Center and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Minimum Qualifications
A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree
An advanced degree (MS, MPH or Ph.D.) and/or Specialty Board Certification recognized by the American Board of Veterinary Sciences (ABVS) or equivalent national accrediting body in addition to a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree
A strong record of distinguished academic achievement in teaching, research, and service, which merits appointment as a tenured, full professor at Kansas State University
Evidence of professional distinction and national or international recognition in their field
A contemporary knowledge and demonstrated experience interpreting and implementing accreditation policies and procedures of the AVMA Council on Education (COE)
Demonstrated success as an innovative and strategic leader with the ability to plan, coordinate, articulate, and execute a strategic vision and initiatives while engaging with both internal and external constituencies
Demonstrated success as a strategic/creative planner and relationship builder with exceptional collaboration, communication, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills
A proven record as a successful administrator in higher education, with responsibility for guiding strategy, managing finances, evaluating personnel, motivating faculty and staff, acquiring and allocating resources, engaging external constituencies, and fostering inclusive teamwork to create collaborative relationships across varying groups
Demonstrated success in fund development and external fundraising
A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to all aspects of the land‑grant mission, including teaching, research, service, and engagement
A recognition and appreciation for a collaborative and positive working environment
An understanding of and commitment to shared governance to achieve college‑ and university‑wide goals
A firm grasp on the mission of a land‑grant university with R1 status and its historic commitment to access
Preferred Qualifications
A proven ability to develop and implement successful interdisciplinary programs
A proven ability to initiate, lead, and facilitate transformational change and innovation initiatives, being adaptable with changing conditions that accompany a large public university
A history of building, enhancing, and sustaining partnerships across a university, local communities, state, region, and nation
Additional Information The Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to scholarship through innovation and excellence in teaching, research, and service, promoting animal and human health for the public good. They are committed to creating an environment that is fulfilling and rewarding, being recognized for good communication, productive collaboration, mutual respect, integrity, and honesty.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K‑State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
How to Apply Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Kansas State University in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. To submit a complete application package, please send a cover letter and CV to the following link:
Search Briefing Submission . Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. Inquiries and nominations should be directed towards Julie Holley, Associate Vice President of Executive Search, 850‑687‑5104, 850‑869‑9993. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.
Application Window For fullest consideration, apply by January 23, 2026.
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range Commensurate with experience.
To Apply Please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6760417
Equal Opportunity Statement © Kansas State University – Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
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