Tenured: Associate Professor or Professor and Associate Dean of DVM Admissions and Student Recruitment

Tenured:
Associate Professor or Professor and Associate Dean of DVM Admissions and Student Recruitment College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Location

College Station, TX

9/16/2026

190772

The College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) at Texas A&M University invites applications for the position of Associate Dean of DVM Admissions and Student Recruitment. This is a full-time, 11-month/year appointment faculty position with significant administrative duties (60% effort). The anticipated start date is fall 2026.
Candidates seeking a tenured appointment will be considered for the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants for the tenured appointment must demonstrate a sustained record of scholarship and recognized standing within their academic discipline sufficient to meet Texas A&M University tenure standards.

The departmental home for the successful candidate at VMBS will be determined based on the applicant’s area of expertise and experience.

Responsibilities for this position as a faculty member include teaching in the DVM curriculum (10-30% effort), providing academic service to the college and Texas A&M University (10% effort), and contributing to research/scholarship (5-25%). Opportunities to contribute to patient care in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital are also available.

The Associate Dean of DVM Admissions and Student Recruitment is responsible for providing strategic leadership for admissions and student recruitment within the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program. Reporting directly to the Dean of VMBS, the Associate Dean serves as a member of the college leadership team and collaborates with faculty, staff, and external partners to advance VMBS strategic priorities in education and student success.

The Associate Dean will lead a comprehensive and mission-aligned approach to admissions and recruitment, ensuring excellence, fairness, and compliance in all processes. This role is central to shaping the DVM student body and enhancing student success through student recruitment and evidence-based admissions processes.

• Provide strategic oversight of holistic review processes for DVM applicants
• Assess ongoing admissions processes and investigate emerging selection methodologies
• Lead and guide the DVM Selections Committee in evaluating, interviewing, and ranking applicants
• Direct Admissions Office operations, including TMDSAS application management, interview coordination, and final selections
• Provide reporting for and ensure compliance with COE accreditation standards and all state and university regulations

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with VMBS and university missions
• Strengthen outreach and pipeline programs to attract highly qualified applicants

• Provide leadership for financial aid and scholarship programs for incoming students
• Partner with development efforts to enhance student scholarship fundraising

About VMBS and Texas A&M:
For over 110 years, the VMBS has been a leader in veterinary education and biomedical discovery, serving the people and industries of Texas and beyond. With 180 students per class, it is home to one of the country's largest DVM programs. The VMBS is ranked #3 in the United States and #5 in the world in the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings in veterinary science.

For more information about the college visit: https://vetmed.tamu.edu

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