Pacific University Hiring for Associate Dean of Academic Programs, College of Optometry at Forest Grove, Oregon Full Time

Associate Dean of Academic Programs

Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship and practice. 

At Pacific University we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Eugene, and Woodburn. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, acquire and share knowledge.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates excellence in teaching and scholarly development among faculty members. Works to maintain state-of-the-art academic/educational equipment, technological capabilities, and facilities.

• Oversees maintenance of academic standards, which meet or surpass those stipulated by relevant accrediting agencies.

• Leads the faculty in the collaborative maintenance and evolution of the curriculum, and supervises scheduling of academic coursework.

• Works together with faculty members and the Associate Dean of Clinical Programs to integrate clinical and academic course content, sequencing, and scheduling.

• Conducts annual goal-setting meetings with faculty members. Works in conjunction with the Dean and the Faculty

• Development Committee regarding recommended plans for faculty development and periodic faculty reviews.

• Works with the Director of Graduate Programs in developing individual student curricula and schedules. Also, provides guidance on and assessment of graduate student academic performance.

• Encourages and facilitates research within the College, including the pursuit of educational grants.

• Works with the Dean to generate, monitor, and adjust workload assignments with input from faculty members and the Associate Dean of Clinical Programs.

• Provides general administrative supervision on matters dealing with students in academic difficulty. This includes close collaboration with the Academic and Professional Standards Committee as well as the office of Student Services.

• Conducts mid-semester evaluations of all students’ academic performance.

• Administers the remediation policy for students receiving sub-standard grades.

• Serves as faculty advocate within the College and the University.

• Appoints part-time academic faculty members for classroom and laboratory instruction.

• Provides input to the Dean relative to the naming of full-time faculty members.

• Facilitates and insures communication between students and faculty.

• In conjunction with the Chair of the Optometry Faculty and other College administrators, oversees and monitors the College’s Governance System.

• Oversees the College’s space planning endeavors as they relate to academic and faculty needs.

• Engages in activities conducive to professional and academic development and advancement.

• Actively participates in College and University service activities with the express goal of enhancing the educational mission and academic community of the University.

• Represents the College at national, state, and local meetings in areas relating to academic programs and academic officers.

• Serves as an ex officio member, without vote, of all standing committees, all ad hoc committees, and all other duly constituted groups as described in the College’s Governance System.

• Prepares the College’s class schedules and Academic Calendar, with input from faculty members and administrators.

• Oversees updating of the Optometry section of the University Catalog.

• Oversees the conducting of course and instructor evaluations for all didactic courses within the curriculum.

• Prepares annual assessment report for the ACOE.

• Prepares annual reports for ASCO.

• Determines, with input from the Faculty and Associate Dean of Clinical Programs, the equipment, instrumentation, and supplies needs of the academic program.

• Oversees policies related to the use of equipment in the academic program’s classrooms and laboratories

• Works with the Associate Dean of Clinical Programs in communicating a coordinated and effective approach to the College’s technology needs to the CIO and members of UIS.

• Oversees and manages permissions for the Optometry portion of the University shared server (e.g., Vault).

• Manages the faculty e-mail list-serve to keep it current.

• Serves as a member of the College’s Administrative Team.

• Serves as a member of the College’s Deans’ Council.

• Serves as a member of the College’s Development Team.

• Serves as supervisor for the Manager of Academic Programs position.

• During those periods when the Dean is traveling or otherwise unavailable, the Associate Dean of Academic Programs will act in his/her behalf.

Reporting responsibility:  This is a fulltime faculty position with administrative rank that reports to the Dean, College of Optometry.

Other significant facts: Responsible for performing all other related and implied duties that relate to the items specified in this description, the College and University governance documents, or as may be assigned or delegated by the Dean, College of Optometry.

Qualifications:

• Hold the O.D. degree or its equivalent. In addition, the Ph.D. or other advanced academic degree is desirable.

• Experience in academic administration appropriate to supporting the duties and responsibilities described above is highly desirable.

• Experience as an accomplished academician and familiarity with contemporary pedagogy and teaching methodologies.

• Experience in clinical optometry and familiarity with the full scope of contemporary optometric practice, including an orientation embracing functional optometry.

• Documented excellence in communication skills and ability to work with others.

• Evidence of nurturing consensus-building leadership capability.

• A commitment to professional growth and contribution to the academic community is expected.

At Pacific University we are dedicated to providing experiences that are authentic, holistic, equity minded, and responsive. We continue to develop our equity practices with a particular focus on racial equity.

For qualifying employees, our benefits include generous paid time off for vacation, holidays (including winter break) and sick leave. We offer medical coverage with alternative care (in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction), comprehensive dental, vision plans, 9% contribution to retirement after one year of service with no match required, free mental health appointments, and tuition remission for employees and their dependents. We cover employer paid life, short term disability, and long term disability insurance. On campus benefits include free access to our sports facility and library, with discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, clinic services, and gear rentals through our outdoor program (kayaks, snow shoes, bikes and more).

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Studies have shown that candidates that are female and/or BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications they find in the job description. We are seeking the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be a person who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every minimum qualification described or are unsure if your experience could be considered related experience.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

It is the policy of Pacific University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military, veteran or Vietnam Era status, or any other protected classification recognized by applicable law, in admission, access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or any other applicable state or federal law, or city ordinance. Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116, [email protected].