Dean of the School of Optometry Indiana University
Dean of the School of Optometry Indiana University
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Indiana University (IU) seeks an eminent and accomplished leader to serve as the next Dean of the IU School of Optometry IUSO . IUSO is a national leader in optometric education clinical training and vision science research. The mission of IUSO is to protect advance and promote the vision eye care and health of people worldwide by preparing individuals for careers in optometry the ophthalmic industry and vision science while advancing knowledge through teaching research and service. Formed in the 1950s IUSO is currently home to 40 faculty more than 80 staff and 320 current students along with an extensive adjunct faculty network within externships and residency programs. IUSO boasts more than 4000 living alumni including many prominent individuals in the profession. The school operates the Atwater Eye Care Center in Bloomington and the Indianapolis Eye Care Center on IUs Indianapolis IUPUI campus both servicing their immediate areas and several outreach programs in southern Indiana and Indianapolis. The schools strong professional research and graduate programs take advantage of the opportunities for interdisciplinary studies with other units in the University including the Schools of Public Health department of Ophthalmology basic science departments and the Luddy School of Informatics Computing and Engineerings intelligent systems engineering. IUSO offers the degrees of Doctor of Optometry Bachelor of Science in Optometry and masters and PhD in Vision Science. The next Dean will provide strategic leadership for the academic and administrative activities of IUSO further its legacy of intellectual contributions and ongoing impact and develop new streams of support for IUSOs diversity of scholarship depth of student excellence and service to communities. The new dean will be a compelling public face of IUSO have a sophisticated understanding of the scholarly enterprise demonstrate a record of collaborative leadership bring vigor and passion for the IUSOs educational research and service mission have significant depth of managerial experience and be an effective fundraiser. The Dean will also serve on the Bloomington Provosts leadership team and play an important role in shaping and executing on institutional priorities. Detailed information on IUSO can be found at the IUSO website . INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON Founded in 1820 Indiana University Bloomington is the flagship residential doctoralextensive research campus of Indiana University (IU) with additional core components including its Indianapolis campus in the center of the capitol city the highly ranked IU school of Medicine in Indianapolis and several campuses and regional centers across the state. Indiana is committed to excellence; global engagement; inclusion and diversity; academic freedom; and meeting the changing educational and research needs of the state the nation and the world. The Bloomington campus enrolls over 35000 undergraduate and more than 11000 graduate students who learn explore and grow in 22 thematic and academic livinglearning centers over 200 research centers and institutes and more than 200 bachelors and graduate programs within its 17 schools and colleges . Located just an hour south of the state capital in Indianapolis IUB is widely considered to be one of the countrys most beautiful college campuses. Many of the campuss original buildings were constructed from limestone quarried just a few miles away and the recent building program on campus has remained true to that heritage. Bloomington a city of almost 86000 stands among the highestranked college towns for quality of life in the nation. More information on IU Bloomington is available on the IU website . The Dean is the School of Optometrys chief executive officer with core responsibilities including: Articulating to faculty students staff and alumni the core values of the school: excellence diversity collegiality integrity and professionalism Generating a vision and strategic plan for moving the school forward in conjunction with IUSO stakeholders and in alignment with IUB2030 which outlines the institutional goals for the next decade Assuring academic excellence in hiring promotion and tenure of faculty Assuring excellence in teaching programs Assuring excellence in research Assuring excellence in faculty governance through school and campus committees Meeting the standards of optometric education as proscribed by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education Financial stewardship of the school and its associated clinics Assembling a team of associate deans and professional staff that carry out the principles and policies of the school and university within academic affairs fiscal affairs student administration clinics graduate studies and development Forging academic connections with other schools and departments within the university Serving as a part of the institutional leadership team promoting the school and integrating campus and university resources to further support the mission of IUSO Maintaining productive relationships with alumni and the local national and global communities of vision scholars researchers and practitioners Organizing fundraising efforts that support implementation of the strategic plan in conjunction with the Indiana University Foundation alumni and the Deans Development Council The Dean reports to the Provost and Executive Vice President of the Bloomington campus.
Indiana University (IU) seeks an eminent and accomplished leader to serve as the next Dean of the IU School of Optometry IUSO . IUSO is a national leader in optometric education clinical training and vision science research. The mission of IUSO is to protect advance and promote the vision eye care and health of people worldwide by preparing individuals for careers in optometry the ophthalmic industry and vision science while advancing knowledge through teaching research and service. Formed in the 1950s IUSO is currently home to 40 faculty more than 80 staff and 320 current students along with an extensive adjunct faculty network within externships and residency programs. IUSO boasts more than 4000 living alumni including many prominent individuals in the profession. The school operates the Atwater Eye Care Center in Bloomington and the Indianapolis Eye Care Center on IUs Indianapolis IUPUI campus both servicing their immediate areas and several outreach programs in southern Indiana and Indianapolis. The schools strong professional research and graduate programs take advantage of the opportunities for interdisciplinary studies with other units in the University including the Schools of Public Health department of Ophthalmology basic science departments and the Luddy School of Informatics Computing and Engineerings intelligent systems engineering. IUSO offers the degrees of Doctor of Optometry Bachelor of Science in Optometry and masters and PhD in Vision Science. The next Dean will provide strategic leadership for the academic and administrative activities of IUSO further its legacy of intellectual contributions and ongoing impact and develop new streams of support for IUSOs diversity of scholarship depth of student excellence and service to communities. The new dean will be a compelling public face of IUSO have a sophisticated understanding of the scholarly enterprise demonstrate a record of collaborative leadership bring vigor and passion for the IUSOs educational research and service mission have significant depth of managerial experience and be an effective fundraiser. The Dean will also serve on the Bloomington Provosts leadership team and play an important role in shaping and executing on institutional priorities. Detailed information on IUSO can be found at the IUSO website . INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON Founded in 1820 Indiana University Bloomington is the flagship residential doctoralextensive research campus of Indiana University (IU) with additional core components including its Indianapolis campus in the center of the capitol city the highly ranked IU school of Medicine in Indianapolis and several campuses and regional centers across the state. Indiana is committed to excellence; global engagement; inclusion and diversity; academic freedom; and meeting the changing educational and research needs of the state the nation and the world. The Bloomington campus enrolls over 35000 undergraduate and more than 11000 graduate students who learn explore and grow in 22 thematic and academic livinglearning centers over 200 research centers and institutes and more than 200 bachelors and graduate programs within its 17 schools and colleges . Located just an hour south of the state capital in Indianapolis IUB is widely considered to be one of the countrys most beautiful college campuses. Many of the campuss original buildings were constructed from limestone quarried just a few miles away and the recent building program on campus has remained true to that heritage. Bloomington a city of almost 86000 stands among the highestranked college towns for quality of life in the nation. More information on IU Bloomington is available on the IU website . The Dean is the School of Optometrys chief executive officer with core responsibilities including: Articulating to faculty students staff and alumni the core values of the school: excellence diversity collegiality integrity and professionalism Generating a vision and strategic plan for moving the school forward in conjunction with IUSO stakeholders and in alignment with IUB2030 which outlines the institutional goals for the next decade Assuring academic excellence in hiring promotion and tenure of faculty Assuring excellence in teaching programs Assuring excellence in research Assuring excellence in faculty governance through school and campus committees Meeting the standards of optometric education as proscribed by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education Financial stewardship of the school and its associated clinics Assembling a team of associate deans and professional staff that carry out the principles and policies of the school and university within academic affairs fiscal affairs student administration clinics graduate studies and development Forging academic connections with other schools and departments within the university Serving as a part of the institutional leadership team promoting the school and integrating campus and university resources to further support the mission of IUSO Maintaining productive relationships with alumni and the local national and global communities of vision scholars researchers and practitioners Organizing fundraising efforts that support implementation of the strategic plan in conjunction with the Indiana University Foundation alumni and the Deans Development Council The Dean reports to the Provost and Executive Vice President of the Bloomington campus.
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