| The College of Veterinary Medicine (www.vet.uga.edu) at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time academic position as Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Affairs. The Associate Dean reports directly to the Dean and provides leadership and oversight for the extramural and intramural research programs of the College, promotes research development by working with faculty to enhance research funding, serves as College liaison with the University of Georgia Research Foundation, and the Office of the Vice President for Research. The Associate Dean administers and promotes graduate education in the College through the oversight of graduate faculty appointments and graduate courses. The Associate Dean serves as the Director of the Veterinary Medical Experiment Station, which is a state-funded budgetary entity with the mission to conduct research and provide scientific training focused on the improvement of animal and human health. Administrative responsibilities involve managing and coordinating College research resources and setting animal health research priorities. The Associate Dean is the responsible administrator for the College’s Animal Health Research Center (AHRC). The AHRC (www.vet.uga.edu/ahrc) is one of the most technologically advanced ABSL3 and BSL3Ag facilities in the United States dedicated to studying a wide variety of infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health. Each application should include a curriculum vitae and cover letter, and contact information for three references. Additionally, applicants should arrange for the submission of a minimum of three letters of reference to rkharris@uga.edu. Deadline for receipt of applications for full consideration is December 17, 2018. All applicants must apply online at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/33955. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Keith Harris, chair of the search committee, to rkharris@uga.edu. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests. | 
