POSITION DESCRIPTION (Cornell University internal search: applicants must be a Cornell, Weill-Cornell, Qatar-Cornell employee)
Administration 
•	provide academic leadership and administrative support for the education, research, clinical, and diagnostic service programs of the Department; 
•	recruit, retain and encourage the continuous professional development of all faculty and staff; 
•	be responsible for the preparation and allocation of the departmental budget;
•	in consultation with faculty, develop and implement ambitious and realistic goals to strengthen the Department, Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC), and College programs;
•	promote interdepartmental programs in teaching, research and service; 
•	work with the AHDC Executive Director to ensure mutually supportive roles for the Department and AHDC;
•	participate in and facilitate efforts towards fundraising for the Department, AHDC and College.
•	serve as a member of the College Executive Committee;
•	represent the Department and College, both within the University and outside of it, in activities that advance the mission of the College.
Teaching, Research and Service 
•	pursue scholarly activities in his/her area of expertise.
Requirements
•	a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent veterinary degree, with evidence of further postgraduate education in the form of diplomate status in a recognized specialty board and/or advanced degrees, or a PhD degree in a discipline relevant to Departmental research interests. 
•	demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, and a record of active participation in academic affairs. 
•	evidence of balance and excellence in teaching, research and/or clinical / diagnostic activities appropriate to the interests of the College and sufficient to qualify for an academic appointment in the Department.