AST DEAN & AST / ASO / FULL PROF

AST DEAN & AST / ASO / FULL PROF

Job No : 537804

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Education / Training / Instructional Design, Executive / Director / Management, Veterinary Medicine / Animal Care

Department : 28090000 - VM-SACS

Job Description

Classification Title :

AST DEAN & AST / ASO / FULL PROF

Classification Minimum Requirements :

Assistant Professor

Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess equivalent qualifications based on professional experience. A candidate shall be expected to demonstrate successful experience pertinent to the position they are being recommended and have demonstrated qualities relevant to the goals of the academic unit in which they will be employed.

Associate Professor

Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess professional qualifications above those equivalent to the highest degree relevant to their field. They are expected to have produced creative work, professional writing, or research and successful teaching or professional experience. A candidate for this rank must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the assistant professor level.

Professor

Candidates for this faculty rank shall be qualified for the rank of associate professor and, in addition, be a recognized national or international authority or an outstanding teacher in their field or specialization. A candidate for this rank must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the associate professor level.

Job Description :

The University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) announces a search for an Assistant Dean of Small Animal Hospitals (ADSAH). The Assistant Dean position will be a 1.0 FTE with 75-80% administrative duties and 20-25% academic assignments (teaching, research, service). The ADSAH provides leadership, administers oversight of the medical care of patients, and guides the Small Animal Hospitals (SAH) in the strategic and operational aspects of clinical services. The ADSAH oversees the functions performed by clinicians (faculty and house officers) in the provision of veterinary care in the UFVH (Small Animal Hospital - Gainesville, and UF Pet Emergency and Treatment Services (UFPETS) - Ocala), consistent with the mission of the college and university.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the Patient Quality and Safety (PSQ) Program

In coordination with the Risk Manager and Safety Officer, evaluation of all levels of safety concerns within the SAH and UFPETS, and development of initiatives and policies to mitigate patient risk

Clinic schedules and throughput

Additional Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will have an academic appointment as an Assistant, Associate Professor or Professor (Clinical or Tenure Track as appropriate). The incumbent in this position will report to the department chair for their faculty assignment and the Associate Dean for Clinical Services - Small Animal (ADCS-SA) for the Assistant Dean assignment. The ADCS-SA will complete the annual evaluation on the performance of the administrative duties with input from the department chair on their faculty assignment.

Expected Salary :

Rank and salary will be commensurate with the applicant's qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications :

DVM, VMD, or equivalent foreign veterinary degree plus at least six years of clinical experience and three years of leadership experience.

Preferred :

Experience managing veterinary hospital operations in an academic / private setting. Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to supervise professional employees effectively.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

All applicants must apply online through Careers at UF to be considered for the position. For full consideration, a current curriculum vitae, letter of intent, and names of three individuals willing to write supporting the applicant are required. Based on the above job description, the letters of recommendation should be from individuals who can speak to all aspects of a candidate's abilities. Applications for requisition number 537804 and supporting documents must be submitted online.

Applications will start to be reviewed immediately and continue until a suitable candidate has been identified.

Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should submit a letter of nomination, including the name, position, address, telephone number, and email address of the nominee, to Dr. Chris Sanchez, Search Committee Chair ( sanchezl@ufl.edu ).

UF aspires to provide an exceptional academic environment that reflects the breadth of thought essential to preeminence and manifests through a community of students, faculty, and staff of a variety of experiences and backgrounds. UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners. At the University of Florida, we know that the quality of our life and the quality of our work are interdependent and, as such, we place a high value on the health and wellbeing of our faculty and staff as well as their families.

Final candidates will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http : / / www.naces.org / .

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352 / 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800 / 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Application must be submitted by 11 : 55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required :

No

Applications Close : 04 December 2025

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 537804

Our Commitment :

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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