Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 04/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 09/02/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant screening will begin immediately. Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by Sunday, October 26, 2025; however, screening will continue until the position is filled. The application packet should include a cover letter detailing how the applicant's credentials and experience meet the needs, responsibilities, and qualifications stated above; a current resume; and contact information for three references (who will not be contacted without further correspondence with the applicant).

To provide a nomination or seek additional information, please contact Anjanette Russell, Primary Consultant with the UGA Search Group, 770-596-7596 or adsmith@uga.edu. Letters of recommendation or a simple nomination should include the name and contact information for the nominee.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Department Chair/Head AC FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Tenured Minimum Qualifications
DVM (or equivalent) degree.
Position Summary
The University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications and nominations for the position of Department Head of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). The University seeks a visionary leader, who is an experienced and accomplished academic clinician and educator to serve as its Department Head. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the department's academic mission in teaching, research, and clinical service including hiring of departmental faculty and staff, promoting the success and career progression of faculty, staff, and students, and management of the department's fiscal resources and facilities. The Department Head reports directly to the Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and is a member of the CVM Administrative Council. The Head is expected to work cooperatively with the Associate Dean for Clinical Services on issues regarding the clinical service and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Additional Requirements

• Board certification in a clinical discipline recognized by the AVMA.
• A background serving as a clinician in a teaching hospital.
• Appointment rank will be at the associate professor or full professor level. For information about the requirements for appointment at the rank of Professor and Associate Professor, please see the University of Georgia's Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure at https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/appointment-promotion-tenure-guidelines-academic-rank-faculty.pdf and the Guidelines for Faculty Development for the College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/ptu-criteria-small-animal-medicine-surgery.pdf.
• The successful candidate will also be tenured upon appointment. To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidate must be tenured at their current institution or have been tenured at a prior institution, bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution, and be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Candidates eligible to be appointed as a full professor are preferred.
• A strong record of achievement in scholarly work, professional/graduate education, effective leadership, and dedication to veterinary education and student success.
• An advanced graduate degree (MS or PhD).
• Administrative expertise.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents