The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking applications for Chairperson of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences. As the nation’s pioneer land-grant university, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world. The College of Veterinary Medicine at MSU is driven by the values of inclusion, innovation, integrity, compassion, and collaboration in our mission to learn, discover, heal, and protect. More information on the university and college can be obtained here.
The Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences is home to 33 faculty including five endowed chairs, two University Distinguished Professors, one Red Cedar Distinguished Professor, thirteen assistant professors, and several faculty with joint appointments in MSU Extension, AgBioResearch, and biomedical or agricultural departments. Our faculty are educating the next generation of veterinary professionals, conducting research that improves the lives of animals and humans, and providing outstanding clinical services.
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences clinical and research resources include the Veterinary Medical Center, offering elective and emergency care for horses, cattle, other food and fiber species, and large exotic species; the Pegasus Critical Care Center for clinical cases requiring isolation precautions; the Mary Anne McPhail Equine Performance Center for clinical evaluation and research of equine performance; and the new Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center that houses approximately 680 cows and features precision feeding systems, robotic milking, labs, and dedicated instructional space for students and veterinary hands-on training.
The next Large Animal Clinical Sciences Chairperson is to be a visible, accessible, and empathic leader who models and fosters an environment of kindness, collegiality, and collaboration. The successful chair will also embody and promote a culture of professional citizenship and accountability. This is an opportunity to lead a dynamic department poised to help define the future of large animal veterinary medicine and education at MSU and beyond. The Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences Chairperson will have a ~50% administrative appointment, with the remaining time available for service, teaching, research, and/or outreach.
