Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership: Provide visionary leadership for the Optometry department, setting strategic goals and objectives in alignment with the university's mission and vision.
2. Academic Excellence: Oversee the development and delivery of high-quality academic programs in Optometry, ensuring adherence to accreditation standards and promoting excellence in teaching, research, and clinical practice.
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3. Curriculum Development: Lead the design, review, and enhancement of the Optometry curriculum to meet industry trends, technological advancements, and the evolving needs of students and stakeholders.
4. Faculty Management: Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse team of faculty members, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
5. Student Success: Implement strategies to support student success and retention, providing mentorship, guidance, and resources to enhance the learning experience and promote academic achievement.
6. Clinical Practice Oversight: Oversee the operation and management of clinical facilities and practices affiliated with the Optometry department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and services.
7. Research and Scholarship: Promote a culture of research and scholarship within the Optometry department, supporting faculty and students in conducting innovative research projects and disseminating findings through publications and presentations.
8. Community Engagement: Foster partnerships and collaborations with external stakeholders, including healthcare organizations, industry partners, and community agencies, to enhance experiential learning opportunities, research collaborations, and outreach initiatives.
9. Accreditation and Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards relevant to Optometry education and clinical practice, maintaining documentation and facilitating accreditation reviews as needed.
10. Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage departmental budgets, allocating resources effectively to support academic programs, research activities, and clinical operations.
11. Professional Development: Stay abreast of developments in the field of Optometry, participating in professional organizations, attending conferences, and pursuing opportunities for professional development to enhance departmental effectiveness and expertise.
12. Collaborative Leadership: Collaborate with other departments, schools, and units within the university to promote interdisciplinary research, education, and clinical initiatives that advance the university's mission and strategic priorities.
Requirements:
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution; advanced degree (e.g., PhD) preferred. Knowledge of Vision examination Refraction- Subjective and objective Slit- lamp examination Low vision evaluation Contact lens fitting Binocular vision evaluation Diagnostic department and instruments- Demonstrated leadership experience in academic administration, preferably in a higher education setting.
- Proven track record of excellence in teaching, research, and/or clinical practice in Optometry.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively lead and manage faculty, staff, and resources to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and clinical practice.
- Familiarity with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements relevant to Optometry education and clinical practice.
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Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership: Provide visionary leadership for the Optometry department, setting strategic goals and objectives in alignment with the university's mission and vision.
2. Academic Excellence: Oversee the development and delivery of high-quality academic programs in Optometry, ensuring adherence to accreditation standards and promoting excellence in teaching, research, and clinical practice.
3. Curriculum Development: Lead the design, review, and enhancement of the Optometry curriculum to meet industry trends, technological advancements, and the evolving needs of students and stakeholders.
4. Faculty Management: Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse team of faculty members, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
5. Student Success: Implement strategies to support student success and retention, providing mentorship, guidance, and resources to enhance the learning experience and promote academic achievement.
6. Clinical Practice Oversight: Oversee the operation and management of clinical facilities and practices affiliated with the Optometry department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and services.
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7. Research and Scholarship: Promote a culture of research and scholarship within the Optometry department, supporting faculty and students in conducting innovative research projects and disseminating findings through publications and presentations.
8. Community Engagement: Foster partnerships and collaborations with external stakeholders, including healthcare organizations, industry partners, and community agencies, to enhance experiential learning opportunities, research collaborations, and outreach initiatives.
9. Accreditation and Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards relevant to Optometry education and clinical practice, maintaining documentation and facilitating accreditation reviews as needed.
10. Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage departmental budgets, allocating resources effectively to support academic programs, research activities, and clinical operations.
11. Professional Development: Stay abreast of developments in the field of Optometry, participating in professional organizations, attending conferences, and pursuing opportunities for professional development to enhance departmental effectiveness and expertise.
12. Collaborative Leadership: Collaborate with other departments, schools, and units within the university to promote interdisciplinary research, education, and clinical initiatives that advance the university's mission and strategic priorities.
Requirements:
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution; advanced degree (e.g., PhD) preferred. Knowledge of Vision examination Refraction- Subjective and objective Slit- lamp examination Low vision evaluation Contact lens fitting Binocular vision evaluation Diagnostic department and instruments- Demonstrated leadership experience in academic administration, preferably in a higher education setting.
- Proven track record of excellence in teaching, research, and/or clinical practice in Optometry.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively lead and manage faculty, staff, and resources to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and clinical practice.
- Familiarity with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements relevant to Optometry education and clinical practice.
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