Department Head, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
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Department Head, Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Louisiana State University invites applications for a new senior leadership position, Department Head for Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) within the School of Veterinary Medicine. As the Executive Officer of the academic department, the Department Head serves as the leader and a strategic visionary for a vibrant group of faculty and staff focused on teaching, clinical service, and the broad spectrum of veterinary and biomedical research conducted in the VCS department at LSU Vet Med. The Head administers the Department's teaching, research, and service programs and manages the Department's fiscal, human, and physical resources.

One of only 33 veterinary schools in the United States, LSU Vet Med is experiencing unprecedented growth as it seeks to improve and protect the lives of animals and people through superior education, transformational research, and compassionate care. They are dedicated to building a premier team of world-renowned clinicians, educators, and researchers to provide an elite healthcare experience in Louisiana and the region.

VCS is the largest department in the school and continues to grow. It seeks an energetic, creative leader and advocate to support its upward trajectory. The VCS hospital sees approximately 20,000 cases annually and is expanding services to promote additional in-house and outreach initiatives. Its innovative curriculum provides unique opportunities for clinical faculty engagement. The VCS Department Head will be supported by a dynamic team of staff and faculty eager to work together to see the program and school into the next phase of evolution.

The LSU campus is in beautiful Baton Rouge, a vibrant and growing metropolitan area with over 300 years of history. Enjoy amazing culinary experiences, unique architecture, a thriving arts scene, unparalleled musical performances, thrilling sporting events, vibrant festivals and celebrations, and southern hospitality. The campus is also just an hour's drive from the international city of New Orleans, the home of Mardi Gras, jazz music, and restaurants among the finest in the world.

To learn more about LSU Vet Med and Baton Rouge, please visit the links below:

• LSU Vet Med: A Dynamic Biomedical Campus Shaping the Future of Animal and Human Health - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK5x-ivpbBU)
• LSU Vet Med website (https://www.lsu.edu/vetmed/index.php)
• Baton Rouge visitor information (https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/)

How to Apply

Greenwood Asher & Associates, LLC is assisting Louisiana State University in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to Greenwood Asher and Associates. For a complete application package, please provide a cover letter and a curriculum vitae. Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. All applications, nominations, and inquiries will remain confidential to the extent allowed under Louisiana law. An offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Please direct inquiries, nominations, and application materials to:

Julie Holley, Associate Vice President of Executive Search & Search Manager Maggie Mayes, Senior Executive Search Consultant

julieholley@greenwoodsearch.com

maggiemayes@greenwoodsearch.com

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgr ounds, cultures, and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU's Diversity Statement and Roadmap. The AgCenter shares the commitment to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect, and appreciation of differences in individuals. To learn more, visit the AgCenter's Diversity, Inclusion, and Opportunity site. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31 (http://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=99414) requires all unclassified employees of the state earning

$100,000 or more annually to provide proof of a valid Louisiana driver's license and that all vehicles titled in their name have been registered in the state of Louisiana. Accordingly, successful candidates impacted by La. R.S. 42:31 will be expected to comply with these requirements within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment. Employees must continue to comply throughout the duration of employment.