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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8393

Working TitleASSOCIATE DEAN FOR CLINICAL AFFAIRS - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY

Number of Vacancies1

LocationMcAllen, Texas

DepartmentSchool of Optometry

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

The Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs ( ADCA ) at UT Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) School of Optometry has an essential role in the school and is responsible for overseeing all clinical operations to include clinic and clinical education. This position is integral to the establishment and management of the optometry program. The ADCA will help establish a clinic designed to focus on problem-based aptitudes of the students within the program. The ADCA will develop and monitor clinical operations, clinical policy, compliance, and the externship program. The ADCA will work closely with the Dean and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in developing the mission, goals and objectives of the school, as they relate to clinical education. In addition, they will work with the entire executive team of the UTRGV School of Optometry in developing policies and procedures for the school.

Description of Duties

+ Oversee and guide all clinical functions at UTRGV School of Optometry.

+ Design, develop, manage, and provide oversight of the clinical education and externship program.

+ Provide guidance regarding and monitor clinical compliance.

+ Develop clinical policies and procedures to include clinical education and clinical patient care. · Implement and execute the clinical program.

+ Assume the responsibilities of the Dean in the absence of the Dean and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

+ Aid in recruitment, retention and development of clinical faculty members.

+ Deliver administrative guidance to faculty clinical committees.

+ Prepare data regarding the school’s clinical program to accreditation agencies and the Association for Schools and Colleges of Optometry.

+ Serve as liaison to clinically related committees locally, regionally, and nationally.

+ Work closely with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to help with the integration of the didactic and clinical programs.

+ Provide oversight of clinic budgetary requests and daily budget review and work closely with the School Administrator to ensure fiscal responsibility of the clinic(s).

+ The Associate Dean of Clinical 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

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 clinical leadership experience

+ Ten (10) years experience in private clinical practice and/or academic practice.

+ 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.

+ Background in clinical administration and working interdisciplinary with other health professionals.

+ Familiarity with EMR systems, and billing and coding.

Preferred Experience

Knowledge of the clinical care, both optometric and medical, within the region

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Exceptional planning and organizational skills.

Physical Capabilities

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date07/11/2025

Grant Funded PositionNo

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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)665-8880 and/or [email protected].

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 .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/47818

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ * Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Please select your highest level of completed education.

+ 6th grade education

+ 10th grade education

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university

+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

+ None of the above

+ * Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8 years

+ 9 years

+ 10 years

+ Over 10 years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ Training Certificates

+ Other Document

+ List of 3 References

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3

+ Letter of Interest

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Additional Document

+ State Licensure