Dean University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine | Columbia, Missouri The University of Missouri-Columbia (“Mizzou” or “MU”) seeks a dynamic, innovative, and visionary leader to serve as the next Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). This is a compelling opportunity to lead a college that is one of the top schools of veterinary medicine in the nation for research productivity and preparing career-ready veterinarians. The next Dean will be joining the institution during a period of incredible growth and opportunities. During the past 3 years, the University of Missouri has achieved historic highs in student success (retention, graduation and placement rates), research expenditures, state appropriations and alumni support. The next Dean will have the opportunity to build on these areas of excellence, leveraging a unique curriculum, world-class research facilities, and collaborators across the campus with a comprehensive array of schools — including a school of medicine and colleges of agriculture, nursing, and engineering. Working in the animal health corridor and at a land grant university of a state with a rich agriculture heritage, the Dean will be an external leader as well, communicating with a wide variety of stakeholders and championing the college and its vital importance to Missouri, the region. and beyond.MU is the flagship university of the four-campus University of Missouri System and one of the most comprehensive universities in the United States. MU is a member of the AAU (Association of American Universities) and is designated as a Carnegie R1 and Land-Grant University. It prioritizes interdisciplinary collaboration, creativity, and investments in hands-on learning to prepare students to become professionals who transform lives locally and globally. MU’s broad undergraduate programs and its graduate, professional and research programs attract an annual enrollment of more than 31,000 students. MU is centrally located in Columbia, Missouri, a place consistently ranked as one of America’s best places to live.The MU College of Veterinary Medicine provides distinguished programs in veterinary medical education, research, clinical practice, and service anchored in a mission to inclusively educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists from diverse backgrounds, generate new knowledge, and foster economic growth to promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people. As Missouri’s only institution to award the DVM degree, MU’s CVM graduates approximately 115 new veterinarians each year, many of whom make an important contribution to the state’s agricultural as well as companion animal needs. The 128 DVM students admitted to the class of 2027 — 82 of whom are from Missouri — were selected from more than 1,700 applicants. To learn more, please visit here. Please direct all inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications in strict confidence electronically below. Micah Pierce and Greg Esposito are leading this search with Sharon Hansen and Marlyn Desire. The University of Missouri System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.The University of Missouri System values the uniqueness of every individual and strives to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve excellence in learning, research, and engagement. This commitment makes Mizzou a better place to work, learn, and innovate. APPLY NOMINATE contact Sharon Hansen Full Description