Associate Dean School of Optometry - 3554

The School of Optometry provides doctoral level education and clinical training in preparation for licensure. At its full capacity, the School of Optometry will support a full-time faculty and staff of approximately 35 employees and a population of approximately 122 graduate students. The Doctor of Optometry program provides a comprehensive four-year curriculum in basic science, optometric science, clinical training, and provision of patient care in the third and fourth years of the program and will be accredited by the Accrediting Council on Optometric Education. The unit will also support a public eye care clinic.

Primary Purpose of Position:  The Associate Dean, School of Optometry is part of the leadership team for the School and provides support to the Dean in the operation of School’s academic affairs. The Associate Dean for Optometry participates in the School of Optometry’s strategic planning, policy formation, and key decision making processes.

Job Description:  

The Associate Dean, School of Optometry is responsible for various issues and activities that relate to and are supportive of the School’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 School, representing the School 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 School of Optometry, the Associate Dean, School of Optometry 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, School of Optometry.

Management Preferences:  

In addition, the ideal candidate will be:

Committed to promoting diversity among faculty, staff, and students;

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 School of Optometry

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

Ability to maintain confidential information

Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.