Associate Dean College of Optometric Medicine - 3554

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.

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.

Minimum Training and 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 in the visual sciences. The successful candidate must have 5 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.

Management Preferences:  

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

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.