Director of the Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases (Veterinary Public Health)

Location: College Station, Texas, United States; 12-month onsite appointment

Company

Texas A&M AgriLife Research supports research, education, extension, and collaboration in animal health, agriculture, and public health through the Texas A&M University System.

What you will do

• Lead the Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases and develop its strategic vision within the Texas A&M University System.
• Support faculty, staff, and students across research and extension programs while managing human and fiscal resources.
• Build interdisciplinary teams, lead proposal development, and secure internal and external funding.
• Represent the Institute with government agencies, international organizations, industry groups, academic institutions, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership for animal health, emergency management, epidemiology, international capacity-building, and industry extension projects.
• Serve as a principal investigator and contribute to curriculum development and field training programs.

Requirements

• DVM and/or a terminal degree in an associated field.
• At least 10 years of experience in veterinary medicine, the veterinary industry, public health, or a related field.
• Recognized expertise and documented contributions in veterinary medicine and/or public health through research, education, or industry work.
• Demonstrated success leading interdisciplinary veterinary programs, teams, projects, and resources.
• Experience engaging stakeholders, resolving critical animal health issues, and working with regulatory, legislative, and interagency bodies.
• Excellent English oral, written, and electronic communication skills required.

Nice to have

• Veterinary epidemiology and regulatory medicine experience.
• International veterinary medicine, transboundary disease, and capacity-building experience.
• National or international recognition in research, grant writing, education, or industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaboration with faculty, staff, government agencies, industry organizations, and international animal health entities.
• Work across animal health, food security, public health, agricultural resilience, and biosecurity initiatives.
• Strategic guidance from an internal and external Advisory Committee and designated Fellows.
• Staff employment with a security-sensitive appointment subject to criminal history and credential verification.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter, a two-page statement of experience and administrative vision, and a current resume or curriculum vitae with contact information for three references.
• Application review begins August 26, 2026, and continues until the position is filled; the proposed start date is Fall 2026.