Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants .
This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
POSITION SPECIFICS
Penn State College of Medicine (COM) is hiring a non-tenure line , faculty c linical v eterinarian to serve as the Director, Animal Resource Program (ARP) and Chief, Division of Comparative Medicine . The Director /Chief provides leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the institution’s AAALAC-accredited animal resource program, while serving as the senior comparative medicine leader within the Department of Surgery.
This position is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, regulatory compliance, and research support, while advancing innovative, collaborative, and translational research programs. The Director/Chief leads a multidisciplinary team delivering veterinary care, husbandry, technical services, and research support across a complex biomedical research enterprise.
This role p rovide s overall leadership and management of the College of Medicine’s animal resource program , representing the program internally and externally with regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and peer institutions while ensuring alignment with the research mission of the COM.
1 . Regulatory compliance & accreditation
Ensure the infrastructure, processes, and resources are in place to support adherence to institutional SOPs, policies, and guidelines, as well as compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and accreditation standards (USDA, OLAW/PHS Policy, AAALAC International), in partnership with the Attending Veterinarian (AV) and IACUC.
2 . Veterinary & clinical program leadership
3 . Research collaboration and support
4. Financial and operational leadership
Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and professional development of faculty and staff .
Conduct annual faculty evaluations and mentor faculty toward promotion and career development, ensuring excellence in service, research, and teaching activities.
The ARP is fully accredited by AAALAC, International. ARP supports approximately 270 research protocols involving animals, with monthly average rodent census of 6,100 cages . This is an on-site position, located in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
I nterested candidates must submit an online application at Penn State’s Job Posting Board , and should upload the following application materials electronically: a letter of interest, CV or resume, and a list of three references with contact information.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
BENEFITS
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)
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