Chief Academic Officer, Optometric Education

Southern College of Optometry; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 170,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee seeks a Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) who will serve as Chief Academic Officer, overseeing all academic programs, policies, and curriculum outcomes. The VPAA will hold an academic appointment and faculty rank and collaborate with the President on institutional planning.

This senior leader will drive curriculum development, accreditation activities, faculty development, budgeting, and strategic planning, with broad collaboration

Qualifications

• O.D. required; advanced degrees preferred.
• 10 years of experience in higher education, administration and management, as well as teaching.

Responsibilities

• Oversee curriculum development and review.
• Collaborate on course content and instructional methods.
• Coordinate class and examination schedules.
• Participate in admissions requirements and academic standards.
• Ensure academic counseling services.
• Oversee preparation of students for NBEO examinations.
• Contribute to catalogs and academic publications.
• Teaching and/or conducting research as appropriate.
• Lead accreditation reviews and reporting processes.
• Plan institutional strategy with the President and committees.
• Supervise academic affairs administrators and support staff.
• Manage budget development and monitor expenditures.

Skills

Leadership experience

Academic administration

Strategic planning

Budget management

Accreditation knowledge

Curriculum development

Teaching/research

Education

O.D. required

Advanced degrees preferred

Job description

The Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee seeks a Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) who will serve as Chief Academic Officer, overseeing all academic programs, policies, and curriculum outcomes. The VPAA will hold an academic appointment and faculty rank and collaborate with the President on institutional planning.

This senior leader will drive curriculum development, accreditation activities, faculty development, budgeting, and strategic planning, with broad collaboration