Lyon College · 13 hours ago
Associate Dean for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
Cabot, Arkansas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $225K/yrLyon College School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a visionary leader for the role of Associate Dean for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. This senior position involves designing and launching interdisciplinary research and innovation programs, while collaborating with faculty, students, and external partners to enhance animal, human, and environmental health.
ArtCommunitiesEducation
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the School’s research, innovation, and entrepreneurship strategy
Define and advance focused, mission-aligned research and translational priority areas
Serve as the School’s chief research and innovation officer and primary liaison to external partners
Expand interdisciplinary collaborations across Lyon College, Arkansas, and national partners
Identify and secure extramural funding from federal, state, foundation, and industry sources
Establish mentoring and professional development programs supporting scholarship, funding success, and entrepreneurial activity
Ensure meaningful student engagement in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship
Facilitate access to research, innovation, and entrepreneurial infrastructure through partnerships
Qualification
Required
DVM (or equivalent) with a PhD and/or ABVS board certification
Academic record consistent with appointment at the rank of Full Professor
Senior leadership experience in academia, healthcare, or a comparably complex organization
Preferred
Demonstrated excellence in funded research, high-impact scholarship, and collaborative science and/or innovation and entrepreneurship
Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and align resources to achieve strategic goals
Commitment to faculty and student mentorship and success
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Record of inclusive leadership and engagement with diverse populations
Familiarity with innovation ecosystems, technology transfer, start-ups, or industry partnerships
Company
Lyon College
Lyon College is a liberal arts college that provides an academic curriculum designed to develop character as well as intellect.
Founded in 1872
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Lyon College has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (3)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.7MKey Investors
Arkansas Department of Transportation
2024-12-13Grant· $0.1M
2021-11-15Grant· $0.6M
2013-10-24Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Burke Soffe
Founding Dean/Chief Academic Officer
Recent News
Talk Business & Politics
2025-12-03
Talk Business & Politics
2025-11-05
Talk Business & Politics
2025-09-17
Company data provided by crunchbase