Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs

The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota seeks an Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs (ADCA). The ADCA provides leadership, administers oversight, and guides the College in the strategic and operational aspects of the clinical programs of the College. The ADCA is responsible for the clinical operations, operational policies, and comprehensive patient care programs, in addition to working with collegiate leaders to support our Spectrum of Care and Community Medicine initiatives. This position oversees approximately $8 million in combined Foundation Endowments and Philanthropic Demand Funds. The ADCA should promote and nurture a positive workplace culture with an emphasis on principles of diversity, inclusion, and equity. In addition, the ADCA will ensure that appropriate diversity and inclusion standards are met and are responsive to local community needs. This position serves as a member of Dean's senior leadership team and other relevant committees.

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, 100% appointment, wherein up to 15% of the position can be assigned to maintaining additional interests via clinical, research, or teaching time.

The Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs carries out the following essential job functions:

• Provide direction and leadership for the clinical enterprise and hospital management that supports academic and scholarly activity to elevate the reputation of the hospitals, college, and University to include DVM and post-graduate education (teaching and learning), clinical research, discovery, healthcare, and service missions of the college.
• Provide administrative leadership and coordination for clinical service activities in all parts of the Veterinary Medical Center's (VMC) teaching hospital, including oversight of the Lewis Small Animal Hospital, Piper Equine Hospital, Large Animal Hospital, and West Metro Equine practice.
• Oversee the business operations of the VMC in a fiscally responsible and sustainable way for both the Hospitals and the college. Work closely and collaboratively with the college's Chief Financial Officer.
• Demonstrate an innovative and entrepreneurial ability to improve clinical operational efficiencies while balancing academic excellence with the financial needs of the clinic enterprise.
• Demonstrate and advocate for clinical excellence throughout the College, guided by a passion and commitment to caring for veterinary patients and their client owners, and ensure quality clinical experiences for students.
• Develop and optimize student educational and faculty outreach initiatives and partnerships in accordance with both the VMC and College strategic plan.
• Support the department chairs in providing leadership, coordination, mentoring, and advocacy of clinical faculty, residents and interns at the Hospitals.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, veterinary practice regulations and University of Minnesota policies related to the College's clinical facilities.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, retention, review, and documentation of performance of hospital staff. Foster communications and respect among team members.
• Provide oversight of the clinical care provided within the Spectrum of Care Clinic, in collaboration with the Sr. Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs.
• Collaborate with College leadership, faculty, and development team members to raise strategic funds for VMC and college-wide clinical needs
• Oversee client-related items including client complaints and forward-looking assessment of client satisfaction.
• Develop and expand strong relationships with referring veterinarians and other stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• DVM degree (or equivalent) and eligibility for licensure in Minnesota
• Demonstrated experience in directing large clinical operations, clinical affairs or service as a clinical department chair or similar leadership position
• A minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in veterinary practice administration or education at an institutional level
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and have a record of consensus building in an academic setting. This individual must have the ability to quickly respond to requests with accuracy, reliability, and flexibility; this will frequently include assembling the right team of people to match the request that is presented.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and partner within an academic setting as well as with community members

Preferred Qualifications:

• Veterinary Specialty Board certification
• MBA (or other business qualification)
• Significant experience in veterinary education at the institutional level, working in development, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of a clinical educational program leading to a veterinary degree
• Proven history securing philanthropic funds in non-profit or higher education settings for strategic initiatives, such as capital campaigns

The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine affects the lives of animals and people every day through educational, research, service, and outreach programs. We are dedicated to the education of future and current veterinarians and biomedical scientists and the discovery of new knowledge and skills.

Established in 1947, the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine is Minnesota's only veterinary college. Fully accredited, the college has graduated nearly 4,000 veterinarians and hundreds of scientists.

The college's faculty is nationally and internationally recognized for teaching and research excellence. Signature research includes infectious disease, genomics, comparative medicine, raptor conservation, public health, epidemiology and dairy, swine, and avian medicine.

The college is also home to the Veterinary Medical Center, the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, the Leatherdale Equine Center and The Raptor Center.

The college embraces the "One Health" concept, which aims to transform new knowledge into better health for animals, people, and the environment. The college also plays an important role in the health of the community by assuring food safety, conducting biomedical research, preventing zoonotic diseases, and enhancing our physical and psychological well-being through the care of companion animals and the protection of Minnesota's wildlife natural resources.

Pay Range: Assistant Professor - $95,000 - $170,000; Associate Professor - $100,000 - $215,000; Full Professor - $105,000 - $305,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Candidates should attach 1) letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of intent highlighting relevant accomplishments, experience and interests (maximum three pages), 4) names, addresses and email contact information for three (3) professional references, and 5) DEI written statement (see instructions below). Applicants will be notified before references are contacted.

To be considered for this position, in addition to the standard application process, all applicants must submit a separate written statement on: why diversity and inclusion are important to you and offer specific examples of how you have demonstrated this commitment. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on their philosophy of diversity, experiences, and how diversity affects the workplace and Veterinary Medicine. The maximum word length is 500 words. For the sake of examples these are provided, but not limited to:

• created a program that impacted low-income communities
• identified a need in care for a certain community and met that need
• currently working on one's own professional development in DEI and attending DEI conference, etc.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).