Redig Endowed Chair in Raptor and Ecosystem Health and Director of The Raptor Center

We are searching for an exceptional individual with demonstrated leadership in conservation medicine and/or ecosystem health, complemented by a strong academic background and administrative experience. This role is critical in advancing raptor and ecosystem health, shaping research and clinical practices, and ensuring the continued success and impact of The Raptor Center. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and program development at The Raptor Center and will join the faculty of the VPM department to contribute to impactful research, education, mentoring and outreach activities, promoting collaborations, partnerships, and an interdisciplinary, diverse and inclusive culture of belonging. The candidate in this position will be key to drive philanthropic efforts to secure resources and support the activities at The Raptor Center to maintain the Center’s status as a global leader in raptor medicine, surgery, rehabilitation and conservation. Full job description available here. 

About The Raptor Center: Established in 1974 as part of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, The Raptor Center (TRC) is first and foremost a hospital for ill and injured raptors, caring for over 1,000 birds annually. As an internationally renowned veterinary teaching hospital, TRC trains students and professionals worldwide to become future leaders in raptor medicine and conservation and conducts multi-disciplinary ecosystem health research. In addition, TRC has a substantial education and outreach program to educate and inspire the public. With the help of raptor ambassador birds, TRC’s education team uses innovative methods to reach over 100,000 people annually through a variety of onsite, offsite, and virtual programming. This work is accomplished with a permanent staff of 25 and a cohort of over 300 volunteers.  While part of the University of Minnesota, The Raptor Center functions as a nonprofit organization, equipped with a mission-focused Advisory Board, and relies on philanthropic donations for the majority of its annual $2 million budget.

Application: Qualified applicants must apply online at https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/366499 (Job ID: 366499) and include the following: a letter of intent describing the candidate's interest in the position and the ways in which they are qualified, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with contact information. Additionally, applicants must submit a diversity statement addressing their contributions to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. Specifically, applicants should reflect on what they have learned from working with diverse populations.

Review of applications will begin March 31, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. For specific questions related to the position, you may contact Dr. Tiffany Wolf, search committee chair at wolfx305@umn.edu.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer