Michigan State University · 5 months ago
Chairperson-Management
East Lansing, MI
Internship
Onsite
Senior LevelMichigan State University (MSU) is a leading research institution that provides education and clinical services in veterinary medicine. The Chairperson of Large Animal Clinical Sciences will provide visionary leadership, promote faculty mentorship, and engage with stakeholders to enhance the department's impact in large animal veterinary medicine.
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Responsibilities
Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the department
Communicate effectively in written, verbal, and interpersonal forms
Set clear expectations and foster an environment in which they can be met
Promote faculty mentorship and support personnel development across a wide spectrum of roles and responsibilities
Model and promote an environment that is welcoming to all and prioritizes kindness, collegiality, accountability, and professionalism
Foster collaboration and cohesiveness within the department, championing shared governance and team-based success
Ensure strong teaching and student outcomes
Address declining student interest in large animal practice through novel programming and sustained outreach
Engage with stakeholders both internal and external to the organization, representing the department to veterinary and agricultural communities at the state, national, and international levels
Promote educational, research, and clinical opportunities aligned with University and College priorities
Work with the College Development team and Directors of the VMC and VDL to support departmental growth and visibility
Create strategic collaborations with the medical colleges, biomedical and animal science departments, and related units to amplify One Team, One Health engagement and impact
Qualification
Required
Earned doctoral degree in veterinary medicine (DVM or equivalent)
Knowledge of the animal agriculture landscape
Ability to articulate a vision for the future of large animal veterinary medicine
Strong record of accomplishment and advancing knowledge in at least two of the academic missions of service, research, teaching, and/or outreach
Excellent and timely written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to effectively engage with others and collaborate within team settings
Experience successfully leading groups or programs, managing budgets, and managing personnel
Experience mentoring colleagues and trainees, fostering their professional growth and career advancement
Ability to model and foster an environment of kindness, collegiality, professional citizenship, and collaboration
Preferred
Experience in large animal clinical medicine
Board certification in an AVMA-recognized specialization relevant to large animals
Earned advanced graduate degree (PhD, MS, MPH, or equivalents) or professional certification
Experience in formal leadership positions
Record of successfully leading, representing, and advocating for teams or groups
Familiarity with the various types of external stakeholders, including commodity groups, producers, and government and regulatory agencies
Media relations and communications training and experience
Company
Michigan State University
Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years.
Founded in 1855
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$118.22MKey Investors
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkUS Department of EnergyDenso
2025-09-23Grant· $0.9M
2025-03-27Grant· $48.5M
2024-10-30Grant
Leadership Team
Raymond Boeman
Director, IACMI Scale-up Research Facility and Vehicle Technology Area
Stephanie Vasko
Senior Research and Innovation Consultant, MSU College of Arts and Letters
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