Associate Dean for Professional Programs, Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
The Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine seeks a dynamic and collaborative leader to serve as Associate Dean for Professional Programs. This is a unique opportunity to help reimagine veterinary medical education and design a curriculum and culture that prepare graduates to thrive in a rapidly changing profession. This role is
primarily administrative, with opportunities for teaching, research/ innovation, and outreach/service.

Rank
Full-time appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

Qualifications
Required
● DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school.
Preferred
● Advanced degree and/or board certification in relevant AVBS recognized
specialty.
● Demonstrated experience in veterinary medical education.
● Prior high-level academic administrative experience.
● Proven leadership in educational and/or professional settings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes
● Expertise in professional education with knowledge of andragogy and pedagogy.
● Commitment to engaging, student-centered teaching and learning.
● Strong record of creativity, innovation, and academic leadership.
● Enthusiasm for building programs and creating professional networks.
● Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
● Dedication to animal welfare, human-animal interaction, and community service.

Responsibilities
● Serve on the LCSVM Executive Council.
● Lead the processes for LCSVM accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education.
● Oversee curriculum design, delivery, assessment and continual improvement.
● Direct student admissions, mentoring, evaluation, and academic support.
● Foster a collegial, forward-thinking culture.
● Oversee creation, implementation, evolution, and preservation of effective
assessments of students, courses, and curriculum.

● Contribute to teaching, scholarship, professional and community service.

Work Environment:
At LCSVM, you'll be part of something new, bold, and exciting. Our campus is in Cabot, Arkansas, which is located within the greater metropolitan area of Little Rock. Co-located with Cabot Animal Support Services-a national model for shelter medicine and community engagement-- students will enjoy a vibrant, hands-on clinical learning
environment where course material meets real world application.

As a private institution, Lyon College offers the advantage of nimbleness in pursuing and driving innovation. This is a rare chance to help build a veterinary school from the ground up-ideal for someone who enjoys fresh ideas and making a lasting impact. All faculty positions will be non-tenure track within a rolling contract system in a flexible
environment that rewards creativity, innovation and risk taking, individually and collectively.

About Lyon College
Founded in 1872, Lyon College is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Arkansas and is recognized as a U.S. News & World Report "Top Tier" national liberal arts college and one of Forbes' "America's Top Colleges". The College offers exceptional preparation in STEM, business, the arts, and health sciences and is home
to the Lyon College Institute of Health Sciences, which includes new schools of veterinary medicine in Cabot and dental medicine in Little Rock.

Application Process
Interested candidates should apply electronically at Review of the applications will continue until the position is filled. To learn more about Lyon College, visit

Equal Opportunity Statement
Lyon College does not discriminate with respect to the hiring of applicants or with respect to the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. It is the continuing policy of Lyon College to comply with any applicable state and federal law regarding
equal employment opportunities.