Executive Director, Optometry Clinics & Education

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Telemedicine

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition waivers

HSA/FSA

Generous holiday schedule and paid-lea

Job summary

University of Pikeville seeks an Associate Dean for Clinics to lead KYCO's clinical programs and sites. The role directs operations, curriculum development, and quality assurance across teaching clinics while aligning with funding and regulatory standards.

Strong emphasis on staff oversight, budget planning, and program expansion. The candidate should have an OD, Kentucky licensure with expanded therapeutics, and a track record in health professions education, including use of AI tools and

Qualifications

• OD degree with a minimum of five years in health professions education.
• Optometrist must be eligible for Kentucky licensure with expanded therapeutics and participate in patient care.
• Demonstrated success in curriculum development and outcomes-based assessment.
• Familiarity with NBEO exam structure and trends in health professions education.
• Experience with AI tools and educational technology in instructional settings.

Responsibilities

• Direct, operate, and develop KYCO clinical programs and sites.
• Advise on budget planning, equipment purchases, and program development.
• Oversee clinical staff and coordinate staff recruitment and development.
• Align clinical operations with funding agency requirements and regulatory standards.
• Lead regular meetings with the Dean and clinical staff to review goals and performance.

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum development

Outcomes-based assessment

Staff supervision

Strategic program development

Education

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)

Kentucky licensure with expanded therapeutics

Experience in health professions education

Tools

AI tools

Educational technology

Job description

University of Pikeville seeks an Associate Dean for Clinics to lead KYCO's clinical programs and sites. The role directs operations, curriculum development, and quality assurance across teaching clinics while aligning with funding and regulatory standards.

Strong emphasis on staff oversight, budget planning, and program expansion. The candidate should have an OD, Kentucky licensure with expanded therapeutics, and a track record in health professions education, including use of AI tools and