Chief Academic Officer, Optometry College

Southern College of Optometry; Morningside Park (TN); Presencial; USD 170.000 - 221.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN seeks a Vice President for Academic Affairs to oversee strategic academic direction and ensure high-quality optometric education. The VPAA will hold an academic appointment and faculty rank, guiding policy implementation and outcomes measurement across programs.

The role collaborates with the President on institutional planning, reporting, and accreditation processes, and involves leadership of multiple director-level positions within Academic

Formación

• Experience in higher education administration and setting standards.
• Ability to lead academic programs and faculty.
• Familiarity with accreditation processes and assessment.

Responsabilidades

• Supervising curriculum development and review.
• Collaborating on course content and instructional methods.
• Reviewing didactic and clinical course structures.
• Coordinating class and examination schedules.
• Participating in admissions requirements and academic standards.
• Ensuring academic counseling services.
• Overseeing preparation of students for NBEO examinations.
• Contributing to catalogs and academic publications.
• Teaching and/or conducting research as appropriate.

Conocimientos

Curriculum development

Academic leadership

Faculty recruitment

Accreditation knowledge

Strategic planning

Educación

O.D. degree (Optometry)

Advanced degrees preferred

Descripción del empleo

Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN seeks a Vice President for Academic Affairs to oversee strategic academic direction and ensure high-quality optometric education. The VPAA will hold an academic appointment and faculty rank, guiding policy implementation and outcomes measurement across programs.

The role collaborates with the President on institutional planning, reporting, and accreditation processes, and involves leadership of multiple director-level positions within Academic