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Title Information

Faculty TitleAssociate Professor

Job Class Code10021

FLSAExempt

Position Information

Posting NumberFRGV1825

Working TitleAssociate Professor and Director of Student Engagement - School of Optometry

Number of Vacancies1

LocationRio Grande Valley

Division/OrganizationDivision of President

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

Tenure StatusTenured

FTE1.0

Scope of Job

We seek applicants who are dedicated to servingThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Optometry’sstudent body as anAssociate Professor and Director of Student Enrollment in the School of Optometrybeginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.

The tenured faculty member will serve as the liaison between the UTRGV School of Optometry and the UTRGV Division of Strategic Enrollment and Students Affairs. They will be responsible for the administrative and programmatic oversight of student affairs within the School of Optometry. This position is responsible for developing the student handbook and student policies and procedures in alignment with the UTRGV Division of Strategic Enrollment and Students Affairs as well as professional accrediting agencies. They will work closely with the Division of Strategic Enrollment regarding recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, financial assistance advising, student services, student organizations, and special events. Serving as the local school liaison to the UTRGV centralized structure regarding students. They will be the point of contact at the school of optometry regarding student support and engagement with strong interactions with personnel in the UTRGV Division of Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs. This individual will also be a key contact person for alumni and optometric practitioners, bridging communication with the Division of Institutional Advancement. They will serve a key role on the UTRGV School of Optometry leadership team.

This position will also include teaching duties within the academic program, to include basic and clinical science. This position will provide input and oversight into the curricular development within the School of Optometry and will work closely with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Dean to construct a forward-thinking curriculum. They may also have periodic clinic duties in the Vision Center prior to matriculating the first student cohort.

The position will report directly to the Dean of the School of Optometry.

Minimum Qualifications

a) must currently hold the rank of Associate Professor with tenure at their current institution,

b) evidence of research and scholarly accomplishments in Optometry or a closely related field that satisfy the requirements for tenure at UTRGV ,

c) demonstrated success in securing funding, mentoring graduate students, and engaging in service.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

a) The applicant must possess an Optometric Degree (OD) and residency certification in a subspecialty of Optometry.

b) Licensed or eligible for optometry licensure in the state of Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

The applicant should have an advanced graduate degree (M.Ed., M.S. or Ph.D.) in addition to their optometric degree. The degree should be in a related educational field. Previous experience in student affairs or administration is preferred.

License or Certification Required?Yes

SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Desired Start Date07/01/2025

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.

Open Date05/21/2025

Close Date06/06/2025

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may

require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is

performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive

and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code

•51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of

Texas ( TRS ), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least

135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement

Program ( ORP ) instead of TRS , subject to the position being 40 hours per week

and at least 135 days in length.

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. Please upload proof of optometry licensure in the state of Texas in the document upload section.

Please Note

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to

demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based

test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of

English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the

International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/47170

Posting Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ List of 3 References

+ Letter of Interest

+ State Licensure

Optional Documents