The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine (AU CVM) seeks a service-focused, business-oriented, and collaborative academic leader for the position of Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs.
Key Requirements
Responsibilities: The selected candidate will be expected to serve as chief medical officer of the veterinary teaching hospital and to serve as an advisor to the Dean on all matters related to clinical operation of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs will oversee the operation of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, maintaining a premier clinical environment for the education of veterinary students, interns, and residents, and oversee financial, biosecurity, human and physical resources of the hospital and promote exceptional service in the care of patients, clients and referring veterinarians. The position will be supported by a hospital administrator.
Requirements: The successful candidate for Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs is expected to promote and grow an environment that fosters both clinical and academic excellence. The position requires a DVM (or equivalent) degree. Candidates must have the qualifications and experience to merit an academic appointment in the Department of Clinical Sciences. These qualifications must be met at the time employment begins. The candidate selected for this position must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Eligibility for faculty veterinary licensure in the State of Alabama is also required.
Applicants with board certification by an AVMA-recognized clinical specialty, and at least three years of experience in leadership and/or strategic resource management are desired.
Application Process: Applications must include 1) a letter of intent stating the candidate’s strengths and professional goals, including motivation to lead the AU CVM Veterinary Teaching Hospital 2) a current curriculum vitae, and 3) names, email, and telephone numbers of three professional references.
Please apply online on our website at: https://jobs.auburn.edu/auburn-careers-home/jobs/10701?lang=en-us
Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Melinda Camus, chair of the search committee (msc0068@auburn.edu). Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials.
Review of applications will begin on January 4, 2027, and will continue until a qualified applicant is recommended for appointment.
The College of Veterinary Medicine: The AU CVM is a vibrant, interactive community of students, faculty and staff. Auburn deeply values its mission to train broadly skilled, practice-ready veterinarians with a foundation to pursue careers in clinical practice, including advanced training in pursuit of specialty certification. The AU CVM has educated veterinarians and advanced veterinary medicine for over a century and continues to grow and prosper as a leader in veterinary medical education. We have about 525 students enrolled in the DVM degree program, with 130 of those enrolled in the clinical education program at any time. Approximately 65 house officers are pursuing advanced clinical training and graduate programs in our hospital. As a public land-grant institution for the state of Alabama, the Teaching Hospital is committed to providing exceptional service to practicing veterinarians and animal owners in Alabama and throughout the region. The Veterinary Teaching Hospital includes the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital (208,000 sq ft; completed 2014), the John Thomas Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital (64,000 sq ft; competed in 2004), and Auburn Veterinary Specialists-Gulf Shores (24,000 sq ft; completed in 2019), providing state-of-the-art instructional and hospital facilities. Caseload includes more than 30,000 animals (25,000 small animals; 4,100 large animals; 1,400 avian, exotics, and other) and performs over 1, 100 field service calls per year. The Teaching Hospital is supported by a complement of specialists in radiology; community practice; dermatology; small animal medicine and surgery; physical rehabilitation; orthopedics; medical, surgical and radiation oncology; emergency and critical care; shelter medicine; neurology; small animal and large animal ophthalmology; equine medicine and surgery; equine sports medicine; food animal medicine and surgery; dairy medicine; equine, food animal and small animal theriogenology; and pathology. The Teaching Hospital and affiliated laboratories generate approximately $24 million in revenue per year. For more information about the College of Veterinary Medicine, please reference our website at https://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/.
The University: Auburn University is one of the nation’s premier public land-grant institutions. In the 2027 U.S. News & World Report, Auburn ranked #46 among top public institutions. Auburn University is a Carnegie R1 Research Institution with very high research activity. Auburn maintains high levels of research activity and high standards for teaching excellence, offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, Educational Specialist, and Doctor’s degrees in agriculture and engineering, the professions, and the arts and sciences. Its 2025-26 enrollment of 35,733 students includes 29,693 undergraduates and 6,040 graduate and professional students. Organized into twelve academic colleges and schools, Auburn’s 1,552 faculty members offer more than 200 educational programs. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, its positive work environment, its thriving student life programs, and its beautiful campus. It is grounded in five tenets, including the exceptional student experience, impactful research and creative scholarship, commitment to excellence and innovation, catalytic engagement, and the distinctively Auburn brand.
The Area: Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of the best small towns in America, with a moderate climate and easy access to major cities or to beach and mountain recreational facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85 corridor between Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, the combined Auburn-Opelika-Columbus statistical area has a population of over 570,000, with excellent public school systems and a recognized regional medical center. The Auburn Arts District includes the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art and the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center. Collegiate athletic events and renowned academic speakers provide an array of opportunities for social engagement and personal growth. Numerous other cultural and recreational venues and idyllic escapes are within one hour of Auburn including Callaway Gardens, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, and numerous shopping and dining experiences. A moderate climate allows for extensive year-round outdoor recreational opportunities including trails for walking or cycling, Lake Martin with its 600 miles of shoreline, Chewacla State Park, and Tuskegee National Forest, all within a short drive from downtown. Additional information can be found at https://www.aotourism.com/top-reasons-to-love-auburn-and-opelika/.
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