Associate Dean College of Optometric Medicine

Alpha Optical Group; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks an Associate Dean for the College of Optometric Medicine to support academic operations and strategic planning. Candidates must have a doctorate in optometry, extensive administrative experience, and a commitment to shared governance. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and faculty support.

Qualifications

• Five years administrative experience in higher education.
• Experience with ACOE accreditation.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support the Dean in the operation of the college's academic affairs.
• Collaborate in strategic planning and policy formation.
• Represent the college on various campus-wide committees.

Skills

Shared governance

Program building

Quantitative analysis

Education

Earned doctorate in optometry or related discipline

Job description

Associate Dean College of Optometric Medicine - 3554

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 11/18/2024
Application Due: Open Until Filled

Min Training/Experience Requirements

The Associate Dean for the College of Optometric Medicine must have an earned doctorate in the field of optometry or a related discipline. The successful candidate must have five years administrative experience in higher education. S/he must be committed to the principles of shared governance. Candidates should have experience with and commitment to ACOE accreditation; ability to work in a collaborative and collegial fashion with various internal and external constituencies; and demonstrated interest in academic program building and interprofessional studies.

Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Position #: 3554

Primary Purpose of Position

The Associate Dean, College of Optometric Medicine is part of the leadership team for the college and provides support to the Dean in the operation of college's academic affairs. The Associate Dean for College of Optometric Medicine participates in the College of Optometric Medicine's strategic planning, policy formation, and key decision-making processes.

Job Description

The Associate Dean, College of Optometric Medicine is responsible for various issues and activities that relate to and are supportive of the college's teaching and research endeavors, the coordination of the curriculum and class schedules, supporting the recruitment and hiring and support of high quality faculty, attending to the daily business of the college, representing the college, and the dean's office on various campus wide committees, and such duties as the dean considers appropriate.

Under the direction of the Dean of the College of Optometric Medicine, the Associate Dean, College of Optometric Medicine will provide leadership and administrative support and work collaboratively within the school and across UNCP's colleges/schools. This is a full-time, 12- month position. The Associate Dean will report to the Dean, College of Optometric Medicine.

Applicant Instructions: All applicants must apply via the UNC Pembroke online employment system at the following link:https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/11696

Management Preferences

In addition, the ideal candidate will be:

A committed teacher-scholar with a deep understanding of and respect for the University's commitment to shared governance;

A mentor with experience enhancing research and scholarly productivity among faculty;

A partnership builder, experienced working with external stakeholders, which may have included alumni, donors, industry, government, and community partners;

An eloquent advocate for the College of Optometric Medicine

An evidence-driven planner with experience in quantitative analysis, assessment, and outcomes measurements, as well as accreditation efforts; and

Ability to maintain confidential information

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer.