Assistant​/Associate Professor -Assistant Dean Student Affairs

Organization’s Summary Statement:

Position Information
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position as Assistant/Associate Professor - Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. The Assistant Dean for Student Affairs (ADSA) provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all student services and academic support initiatives within the School of Veterinary Medicine. The ADSA develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive student success programs designed to support academic achievement, NAVLE readiness, professional identity formation, wellness, and career preparation throughout the DVM curriculum.

This position fosters a student-centered learning environment that promotes academic success, professional development, well-being, inclusion, and career readiness.

Working collaboratively with the Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, faculty, and other support units in the SVM and University, the ADSA ensures the development of individualized student success plans, early intervention strategies, and evidence-based programming that promotes student retention and successful program completion. The ADSA also oversees the Admissions process for the SVM. The ADSA serves on the Dean’s Executive Leadership Team and ensures compliance with AVMA COE accreditation standards.

Salary Information
Salary range: $135,000 – $165,000 annually, commensurate with academic rank and experience.

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees
  and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits
  Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision
  coverage.
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an
  Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement
  Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state
  match, Life Insurance (state sponsored Met Life, USM
  sponsored Met Life Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM
  policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland
  institutions.
• Leave benefits, including paid annual (22 days per year) and sick leave (15
  days), personal leave (3 days per year) and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of
  Maryland wellness programs.

• Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all Student
  Affairs functions within the School of Veterinary Medicine.
• Provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the
  Admissions process within the School of Veterinary Medicine.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures related to
  student progression, professionalism, conduct, and well-being.
• Oversee academic advising systems, student mentoring programs, and
  early intervention strategies for students in academic difficulty.
• Chair or oversee the Student Progress and Promotions Committee in
  collaboration with academic leadership.
• Lead initiatives supporting student wellness, resilience, and mental health
  in partnership with university services.
• Oversee career development programming, including employer
  engagement, internship and residency…