Founding Program Dean - School of Veterinary Medicine

About Chamberlain University

Chamberlain University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, continues to raise the standard of nursing and healthcare education through a growing community of over 100,000 alumni who are making an impact in their communities around the world. Chamberlain has the largest school of nursing in the U.S. and is the leading grantor of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees to underrepresented minority students in the country. The university is committed to addressing the national nursing shortage through the development of innovative programs to ensure nurses are practice ready as they step into the workforce. Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing, with online and campus-based programs, and the College of Health Professions, offering a variety of bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs. Chamberlain University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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Opportunity at a Glance
The Founding Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine Program Dean is responsible for the creation, implementation and administration of Chamberlain University's DVM program. The DVM Dean will provide executive leadership from creation to launch the DVM program and subsequent oversight. In partnership with the Chamberlain University Leadership team and Adtalem Home Office, the DVM Dean will develop and implement short-term and long-term strategic plans for program growth that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of Chamberlain University. As a Dean for a new program in the institution, the DVM Dean will also serve in the critical role of founding DVM Program Director for Chamberlain, will develop and oversee the DVM curriculum, and will hire, organize, supervise and direct a professional staff to ensure curricula are current and consistently delivered in an environment and manner conducive to learning in accordance with Chamberlain University's objectives.

Responsibilities

• The DVM Dean / Program Director will:

• Provide effective leadership, management, and oversight for all aspects of the DVM program to ensure a solid operational foundation.

• Recruit, interview, select, develop and supervise qualified principal and instructional faculty and administrative staff.

• Coordinate and direct curriculum planning, development, implementation and evaluation.

• Maintain and ensure program quality and integrity in compliance with established accreditation standards and guidelines.

• Coordinate certification/accreditation activities and create appropriate reports and supporting documents.

• Supervise student recruitment, selection, and admission processes.

• Oversee the review and revision of program mission, policies and procedures as needed.

• Develop, plan, and oversee program fiscal management.

• Oversee the continuous review and assessment of program curriculum assuring needed evaluation of data as related to but not limited to:

• students didactic and clinical performance throughout the program

• faculty performance and course evaluations (didactic and clinical)

• students’ performance on national exams

• demographics of applicant pool

• graduate employment status and practice characteristics of graduates

• Regularly evaluate and participate in the recruitment of clinical rotation sites.

• Develop, implement and maintain a system for faculty and staff performance evaluation, as well as faculty and staff development.

• Provide teaching and instruction in areas of expertise.

• Provide counseling and advising to students, faculty and staff.

• Ensure that all DVM personnel and student policies are consistent with federal and state statutes, rules and regulations

• Promote program research activities concerning the DVM profession and education.

• Participate in the activities of state, regional and national organizations concerned with the profession in order to promote a positive image of the DVM concept within the academic, lay, and professional communities.

• Develop and implement short-term and long-term strategic plans for program growth that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of Chamberlain University.

• Maintain certification and participate in professional development directly related to veterinary medicine education.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

• PhD Veterinary Medicine Required
• 3+ years The program director must be a veterinarian with at least 3 years full-time experience in veterinary medicine higher education Required and
• Experienced Veterinary Medicine Educator who has either established a Veterinarian Program or who has assisted in the development and execution of a Veterinarian Program. Required
• The program director must be knowledgeable about program organization, administration, fiscal management, continuous review and analysis, planning, and the accreditation process.
• Possesses exceptional interpersonal skills including high proficiency in oral and written communications.
• Highly collaborative, responsive and demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity, passionate about learning and students—is inspired by our TEACH values and mission.

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $133,831.82 and $241,870.90. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
  For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.
  
  You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Adtalem, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.