Associate Dean of DVM Admissions and Student Recruitment

The College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) invites applications for the position of Associate Dean of DVM Admissions and Student Recruitment. This is a full-time, 11-month appointment faculty position with significant administrative duties (60% effort). The position is available in either Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure) or Tenure-Track with tenure review upon hire. The anticipated start date is fall 2026.

Applications in the Academic Professional Track will be considered for titles of Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Instructional Associate Professor, or Instructional Professor commensurate with qualifications and professional interest. Applications in the Tenure-Track will be considered for a tenured position for the title of Associate Professor or Professor. Applicants for the tenured appointment must demonstrate a sustained record of scholarship and recognized standing within their academic discipline sufficient to meet the tenure standards of Texas A&M University.

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

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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