Position and responsibilities: Colorado State University has recently announced a national search for the position of Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biochemical Sciences (CVMBS). The Dean is the chief academic officer of the College who must liase directly between the College and the University administration. As well as providing leadership that promotes academic excellence and a supportive work environment within the faculty, the Dean must also serve as a vital link to veterinary practitioners and the community.

Qualifications: The candidate should have a DVM, or equivalent, with an advanced degree (MS, PhD) being desirable. The candidate should be a distinguished veterinarian with a strong track record in teaching and scholarly excellence and should have administrative experience comparable to a department head or above.

Applications: Nominations should include the name and complete address of the nominee. Applicants should send a letter expressing their interest and qualifications for the position and should include their curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of five references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; evaluations of applicants start 15 March 2001.

Nominations and applicants should be sent to: Dr. John C. Raich, Dean, College of Natural Sciences, 117 Statistics, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1801. Fax: (970) 491-6639, e-mail: jraich@lamar.colostate.edu. Visit the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biochemical Sciences (CVMBS) web site for further information.