Department Head, Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology

1 week ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Opportunity

The Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech is seeking a visionary leader to serve as its Department Head. As a strategic leader, established scientist, and accomplished educator, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the department's academic mission in research, instruction, outreach, and clinical diagnostics.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise faculty and staff, ensuring the department's academic mission is achieved
  • Provide creative leadership for faculty development in areas of teaching, research, and diagnostic services
  • Effectively represent and promote the Department and its faculty
  • Participate in teaching, research, and/or diagnostic services
  • Lead staff employees and manage resources

Requirements

  • PhD or DVM degree (or equivalent)
  • Experience with diagnostic medicine/services
  • A strong record of leading an active biomedical research program
  • A strong record of delivering professional/graduate veterinary medical and/or biomedical teaching
  • Demonstrated effective leadership, communication, and administrative abilities
  • Demonstration of scholarly accomplishments at the rank of tenured Associate Professor or Professor

About the Department

The Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology is guided by a vision to achieve national distinction in biomedical research that involves One Health medicine, specifically in infectious disease, inflammatory and immunological diseases, neuroscience and regenerative medicine; diagnostic medicine and professional services; and professional and graduate student instruction.

About Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.



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