Optometry School Dean

Optometry School Dean About the Company A prestigious private Catholic university dedicated to excellence in higher education. Industry Higher Education Type Educational Institution Founded 1881 Employees 1001-5000 Categories Colleges & Universities Distance Learning Education Specialties Rosenberg School of Optometry Feik School of Pharmacy Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing Dreeben School of Education Humanities Arts Social Sciences H-E-B School of Business and Administration School of Physical Therapy School of Osteopathic Medicine School of Professional Studies Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions About the Role Join our vibrant academic community as the Dean of the School of Optometry, where innovation meets compassionate care. We are seeking a dynamic, mission-driven leader who will provide visionary guidance for our School. Your role will encompass strategic planning, ensuring high accreditation standards, and managing resources effectively to achieve academic excellence. You will champion the success of our students, faculty, and staff, and serve as a key representative of the School in the broader educational and optometric landscape. Key objectives include enhancing our identity, driving enrollment growth, nurturing an inclusive community, and fostering partnerships for funding and collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess an earned Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an ACOE-accredited program and have a proven track record in academic leadership, budget management, and community engagement. Experience in research that supports tenure eligibility is essential. We seek a leader who can promote our School's distinctive identity while committing to our institution's values. Your ability to create a diverse and supportive environment and develop high-quality faculty and staff is crucial. Additionally, you will be pivotal in integrating emerging technologies into teaching and clinical practices to keep the School at the forefront of optometric education. Hiring Manager Title Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Education/Academic Administration