Associate Dean for Veterinary Affairs, Executive Director of DLAR, & University Attending Vet.

School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

 

DIVISION OF LABORATORY ANIMAL RESOURCES 

 

The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) is the administrative unit responsible for animal care and welfare across Duke University. The mission of the DLAR is to promote the health and well-being of animals used for research, teaching, and testing by providing the highest quality of animal husbandry and housing and to support the University’s research mission and its investigators. The successful applicant will lead the DLAR and serve as the University Attending Veterinarian. DLAR is administered through the Duke University School of Medicine (SOM) but serves the entire University, including satellite facilities.

 

POSITION SUMMARY

 

The Associate Dean for Veterinary Affairs and Executive Director of DLAR is responsible for the development and conduct of a comprehensive, high-quality, ethical animal resources program in support of the research and teaching missions of Duke University. Such a program shall provide for proper husbandry and housing, veterinary medical care, and handling of animals, and protect the public trust in research through compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and animal welfare standards.

 

Duke University will rely on this position to provide leadership and serve as the point person for animal care partnerships between Duke and other institutions. This role also includes strategic planning and implementation to improve the animal research-related functions and facilities within Duke’s animal program. The individual works closely with University leadership to ensure compliance with policies and procedures related to animal research and engages across the institution to ensure alignment with organizational initiatives. The Executive Director of DLAR, is accountable for the budget management, finances, and operations of the DLAR, in alignment with internal and external guidance and policies.

 

KEY ORGANIZATIONAL COLLEGAGUES 

 

• Vice Dean for Basic Science and Institutional Official, Duke University
• Vice President for Research & Innovation
• Associate Dean for Basic Science
• Associate Dean, Space Management & Research Resources
• Chair, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
• Key contacts across Duke who use animals in research, testing, and teaching
• School Deans, Department Chairs, and Directors, Duke University
• Executive Vice Dean for Administration
• Associate Dean and Chief Human Resources Officer
• Executive Director, Engineering & Operations
• Associate Vice President, Duke Health Facilities
• Director, Employee Health
• Assistant Vice President, Occupational & Environmental Safety
• Associate Vice President for Research & Innovation

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

Strategic

• In collaboration with all key constituencies, drive the development and implementation of major strategic initiatives related to animal research, including but not limited to scientific direction, facility and infrastructure needs, and program enhancements.
• Ensure