17吃瓜

Nominations and applications are invited for a full-time position of AVC Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs. This position reports to the Dean of the college. This is a 3-year position, with yearly formative reviews by the Dean and a formal review after 2 years. It offers the possibility of renewal for an additional 3-year term. This is an internal search open only to full-time faculty of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 17吃瓜. This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval. A stipend of $15,000 will be added to the faculty member鈥檚 salary to serve this role.

The major responsibilities of the person selected for this position include:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supported by managers of the VTH Administration, the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs has primary responsibility for leadership on all VTH matters. Specific responsibilities include:

• To ensure the financial sustainability of the VTH in coordination with the AVC Chief of Operations, Dean, and 17吃瓜
• Lead the strategic plan and fulfill the vision of the VTH, in alignment with the mission of the AVC
• Supervise and manage the administrative staff of the VTH and clinical faculty (FA2)
• Support Department Chairs with information for faculty reviews regarding professional service
• Ensure that the VTH meets the AVMA/CVMA accreditation standards of operation and those of the PEIVMA
• Engage with referring and local veterinarians to foster relationships and the development of external rotations
• Collaborate with service chiefs to ensure contemporary standards of care and development of services.
• Represent the VTH in college, on campus, and in the region.
• This position does not have teaching and service responsibilities, except in exceptional circumstances (e.g. high-level veterinary duties such as narcotics documentation)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold or be eligible for general licensure by the PEIVMA, and hold a faculty appointment within the AVC at 17吃瓜
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in clinical veterinary medicine
• Demonstrated leadership skills that include but not limited to collaboration, communication, collegiality and relationship building

ASSETS:

• Experience in management, including supervision and mentoring of staff
• Leadership success within an academic setting, a healthcare environment and/or a unionized workplace 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please send a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and the names of three reference to lmconstable@upei.ca. The letter should describe how the candidate鈥檚 professional experience aligns with the components of the position and why they are interested in this position. 

17吃瓜 is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. 17吃瓜 is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2026