Job Description

Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs - 3570

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Optometric Medicine (Office)

Working Title: Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs - 3570

Vacancy Type: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

FTE: 1.0

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Position #: 3570

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months per Year: 12

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit

The School of Optometry provides doctoral level education and clinical training in preparation for licensure. At its full capacity, the School of Optometry will support a full-time faculty and staff of approximately 35 employees and a population of approximately 122 graduate students. The Doctor of Optometry program provides a comprehensive four-year curriculum in basic science, optometric science, clinical training, and provision of patient care in the third and fourth years of the program and will be accredited by the Accrediting Council on Optometric Education. The unit will also support a public eye care clinic.

Primary Purpose of Position

This position is responsible for comprehensive oversight of all clinical programs, clinical faculty, patient care systems, and partnerships within the College. The Assistant Dean ensures that clinical operations are aligned with the highest standards of educational quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and licensure readiness. Reporting directly to the Dean, this is a full-time, 12-month senior academic leadership role critical to the success of the College's mission in education, service, and community health.

Job Description

Clinical Program Leadership & Administration; Clinical Education & Curriculum Integration; Faculty & Staff Supervision and Development; Accreditation, Compliance & Quality Assurance; External & Interprofessional Partnerships; Community Engagement & Patient Services; Institutional Governance & Committee Involvement.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

Min T/E Requirements:

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an ACOE-accredited institution.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as an optometric physician in North Carolina (licensure required upon hire).
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in medical optometry, with at least three (3) years in an academic clinic or health care administrative leadership role involving clinician and staff supervision.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical optometric program development, compliance, and quality improvement.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of contemporary optometric education, healthcare regulation, and licensure processes.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care, clinical teaching, and service to underserved communities.

Application Details

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Start date is projected to be on or after July 1, 2026.

Job Opening Date: 07/28/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Posting Category: Managerial/Non-Faculty Professional

Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/12589