What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY position at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Department
School of Optometry
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Exempt
Scope of Job
The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (ADAA) at UT Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Optometry has an essential role in the school and is responsible for overseeing all academic, curricular functions. This position is integral to the establishment and management of the optometry program. This individual will help establish a curriculum designed to focus on problem-based aptitudes of the students within the program. The ADAA will develop and monitor curricular courses, assessment processes, faculty and student scheduling, and academic/professional standards of the school, ensuring alignment with the institution’s policies. The ADAA will work closely with the Dean in developing the mission, goals and objectives of the school. In addition, they will work with the executive team of the UTRGV School of Optometry in developing policies and procedures for the school.
Description of Duties
- Oversee all academic functions at UTRGV School of Optometry.
- Design, develop, manage, and provide oversight of the curriculum, faculty and student schedules.
- Provide course content guidance and validation.
- Develop academic policies and procedures to include academic standards, professional standards, successful academic progress, and remediation.
- Implement and execute the academic and clinical program.
- Assume the responsibilities of the Dean in the absence of the Dean.
- Aid in recruitment, retention and development of faculty members.
- Deliver administrative guidance to faculty committees.
- Prepare data regarding the school’s academic program to accreditation agencies and the Association for Schools and Colleges of Optometry.
- Serve as liaison to various local, state, and national optometry organizations.
- Work closely with Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs in student recruitment, admission, and management.
- Help with the integration of the didactic and clinical programs.
- Provide oversight of school budgetary requests and daily budget review.
- The Associate Dean of Academic Affairs will be assigned classroom teaching duties and/or clinical services duties on a regular basis as directed by the Dean of the School of Optometry.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
Doctor of Optometry degree (O.D.) from an ACOE-accredited institution or a clinical equivalent.
Preferred Education
N/A
Licenses/Certifications
Eligible for optometric licensure in the State of Texas
Required Experience
- Three (3) years demonstrated health professional school and / or academic leadership work experience in higher education, with a strong preference for academic leadership experience
- Advanced academic degree or optometry residency/fellowship trained Solid understanding of the profession of Optometry and its role in the local, regional and national healthcare environment
- Comprehensive administrative skills including attention to detail, communication, supervision, and fiscal responsibility
- Experience in interprofessional healthcare education
- Expertise in higher education teaching and background in evolving pedagogical approaches to learning
Preferred Experience
Academic leadership experience in a school of optometry.
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
Physical Capabilities
Employment Category
Full-Time
Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date
02/11/2025
Grant Funded Position
No
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Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
