[ACVM] UNL Position Director, Great Plains Veterinary Education Center

Thu Feb 11 12:35:40 EST 2021

The School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking qualified applicants for a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track position as Director, Great Plains Veterinary Education Center in Clay Center, NE. This position is 50% director/administrative and 50% program leader in Nebraska Extension.

The livestock sector in Nebraska is a major driver of our state's economy. The UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources is committed to advancing the success of the livestock sector in Nebraska. The Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center (GPVEC) is expected to advance animal health initiatives to enhance the capacity, practice, and overall well-being of animal health providers across Nebraska and the High Plains region by employing a One-Health approach. Expected outcomes include: 1) establishing GPVEC as the leader in food animal/livestock health and well-being educational/training for animal health students, professionals and stakeholders interested in integrated livestock production and health, 2) the development and delivery of contemporary, high quality educational programs, research and extension initiatives that address critical emerging animal health and well-being issues, and 3) robust and opportunistic connections with the animal health sector in Nebraska. The director will lead the Center and contribute to the integrated service, extension, research, and teaching land-grant mission of the Center, the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, and the IANR.

The director will promote excellence in all facets of the GPVEC:

-       Synthesize and implement a strategic vision for the Center in the context of the IANR Communities and with input from stakeholders, faculty and staff.

-       Maintain and foster an inclusive culture within the Center in which all contributions to the team are appreciated and recognized, collaboration and innovation are encouraged, and the abilities of all are engaged to fully realize the potential of the team, and of each team member.

-       Develop, deploy and promote uniquely valuable teaching, research and extension programs and opportunities as a Center of Excellence for the IANR, that clearly delineate the Center from other land grant institutions and/or other UNL programs.

-       Manage financial and physical resources responsibly to maximize effectiveness, exhibit fiscal discipline and transparency, and utilize best fiscal management practices.

-       Foster linkages with internal and external groups to strengthen ties with commodity organizations, private companies, state, federal and local agencies, and Nebraskans.

-       Communicate with transparency and clarity to faculty, staff, students and stakeholders.

  *   Engage in professional development to continually hone skills to effectively lead and manage Center operations and initiatives, to assume a portion of the workload of the Center, and to advance the mission of the Center.

DVM or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school; knowledge of contemporary integrated livestock production management practices; graduate degree in a relevant field and/or Board certification in an AVMA-recognized Veterinary Specialty Organization and eligibility to obtain a Nebraska veterinary medical license within one year.

To view details of the position and make application, go to https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://employment.unl.edu/postings/71328__;!!KGKeukY!mkIwEleYP0vw23eM-MBM9wi1hkrNu9xqsLZnpUczFgUH1RAG1zInPcgCS96mwrhS1qbPPpGdmQ$ . Click "Apply to this job" and complete the information form. Attach a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will occur after March 12, 2021 and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See  https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination__;!!KGKeukY!mkIwEleYP0vw23eM-MBM9wi1hkrNu9xqsLZnpUczFgUH1RAG1zInPcgCS96mwrhS1qacIQyjRg$ .

Scott