[visionlist] Position Opening

[Elaine Wells]

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
STATE COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
DEAN AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

The State University of New York State College of Optometry invites
nominations and applications for the position of Dean and Vice President
of Academic Affairs.  This position is responsible for the overall
administration, coordination, and development of instructional policies,
programs, personnel, and facilities. The position also oversees curriculum
implementation, research activities, faculty development objectives and
strategies, course and program assessment, budget and planning. 

The successful candidate must be an effective leader, working well with
faculty, staff, and students, and must be an excellent communicator
capable of integrating exciting and innovative changes into the
curriculum.  Candidates should have substantial experience in teaching,
research, scholarship, and administration.  A Doctor of Optometry degree
is expected.  The Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs will report
to the President of the College.

The Search Committee will start reviewing application material immediately
with the expectation that the formal interview process will begin by
December 1st, 2007.  Applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV,
and the names and complete contact information for three references. 
Confidential inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be
directed to:

Ms. Elaine Wells, MA, MLS, AHIP
Chair, Search Committee
SUNY College of Optometry
33 West 42nd Street,
New York, NY 10036
ewells at sunyopt.edu

www.sunyopt.edu

Founded in 1971 in New York City, the SUNY State College of Optometry
provides state-of-the-art education in the theory and contemporary
practice of optometry. With primary emphasis placed on the excellence of
its academic programs and faculty, the College also includes one of the
country's largest outpatient eye and vision care facilities, the
University Optometric Center.  

In addition to its professional program, the College offers graduate
research degrees in Vision Science (MS/PhD) and post-graduate clinical
residency programs. The College also has an international reputation for
excellence in innovative vision science research. 

The State University of New York State College of Optometry is an
Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.