Description

Dean, School of Veterinary Medicine
Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine. The Dean reports directly to the Senior Vice Chancellor and Provost and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM). The Dean provides leadership and administrative oversight for all aspects of academic life within the SVM, including strategic planning, major initiatives, fiscal management, personnel development, academic programs, research enterprises, and student enrollment. The Dean also has primary responsibility for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Clinics (VTH&C), the Veterinary Medical Library, and the Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (LADDL), as well as external initiatives, including community outreach and development.

Applicants and nominees must hold a DVM degree or equivalent (VMD, DMV, BVSc) and possess academic or professional credentials appropriate for appointment at the rank of full professor. The successful candidate will have a sustained record of scholarly publication or comparable professional achievement and a strong background in effective leadership, including oversight of personnel and budget. Desired qualifications include an earned Ph.D. in a field relevant to veterinary medicine and/or specialty board certification, attainment of the full professor rank at a comparable institution of higher education, and a record of extramural programmatic support for research or educational programs. Management experience in the private sector, particularly in veterinary medicine or veterinary pharmaceuticals, is also desirable.

NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS
Louisiana State University has retained the services of Dr. Josh Ward at the executive search firm Korn Ferry. To apply for the position, candidates should submit an up-to-date and detailed curriculum vitae, as well as a brief letter of interest (2-4 pages) describing why you are interested in becoming the Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine at Louisiana State University, why you would be successful based on your professional and/or lived experience, and why now is a good time for you to consider this opportunity. For priority consideration, please submit all application materials by November 2, 2026. For a copy of the full-length position description, or to submit your curriculum vitae and letter of interest (as separate PDFs), please contact:

Josh Ward, PhD
Senior Client Partner
Higher Education and Academic Medicine
Korn Ferry
(405) 640-3994
Josh.Ward@KornFerry.com

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31 requires all unclassified employees earning $100,000 or more annually to provide proof of a valid Louisiana driver’s license and that all vehicles titled in their name have been registered in the state of Louisiana. Accordingly, successful candidates impacted by La. R.S. 42:31 will be expected to comply with these requirements within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment. Employees must continue to comply throughout the duration of employment. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.