https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu Latest ALUMNI CAREER CENTER Jobs Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:00:20 Z https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22208648/associate-dean-academic-affairs-az-arizona-college-of-optometry https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22208648/associate-dean-academic-affairs-az-arizona-college-of-optometry Glendale, Arizona, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Arizona College of Optometry The Associate Dean of Academic Affairs provides strategic leadership for all academic programs within the Arizona College of Optometry. Reporting to the Dean, this role oversees curriculum development and assessment, accreditation activities, academic policies, faculty academic performance, and student progression. The Associate Dean is a key member of the College’s senior leadership team, serves as a trusted advisor to the Dean, and ensures continuous alignment between academic operations, accreditation standards, and institutional goals. The Associate Dean assumes administrative responsibility for the College in the Dean’s absence. Primary Responsibilities Academic Leadership and Accreditation Lead curriculum development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement. Serve as the primary lead and liaison for Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) self-studies, progress reports, and related communications. Ensure curricula, syllabi, and academic policies comply with University, College, and accreditation requirements. Guide the work of the Curriculum Committee and oversee regular curriculum review. Monitor and communicate academic performance metrics, including national board outcomes, progression, and graduation rates. Strategic Communication and Leadership Maintain consistent, transparent, and ongoing communication with the Dean and senior leadership regarding academic performance, accreditation status, emerging risks, personnel matters, and strategic initiatives through regular updates and briefings to ensure shared awareness and timely decision-making. Anticipate academic and operational challenges; proactively identify risks and recommend data-informed solutions. Provide regular updates and briefings to ensure shared awareness and timely decision-making. Serve as a trusted advisor to the Dean on all academic matters. Faculty and Staff Oversight Oversee academic-related performance evaluations of faculty and staff, ensuring timely completion and alignment with College goals and accreditation expectations. Support faculty development, mentorship, and teaching effectiveness initiatives. Collaborate with College leadership to ensure appropriate and equitable academic and clinical teaching assignments. Student Progression and Support Oversee academic policies related to student promotion, progression, and graduation. Provide academic counseling with other college support team members to students experiencing difficulty and coordinate referrals as needed to University support services. Monitor student academic and clinical performance and implement improvement strategies as needed. Administration and Operations Ensure accurate and timely academic scheduling, grade submission, and maintenance of academic records. Serve as the Dean’s Office liaison with University offices including the Registrar and Student Financial Services. Support admissions and student recruitment activities. Ensure annual updates of the College Catalog and related academic documents. Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean. Culture and Continuous Improvement Foster and sustain a positive, inclusive, and high-performance academic culture across the College. Promote transparency, collaboration, professionalism, and accountability. Partner with the Dean and leadership team to advance the College’s strategic academic priorities. Faculty Role, Teaching, and Professional Engagement Participate in teaching activities consistent with faculty appointment, including didactic instruction, laboratory supervision, clinical instruction, or course coordination, as assigned. Maintain an active faculty role to support academic quality, curricular relevance, and student learning. Engage in scholarly, professional, and service activities consistent with faculty appointment and College expectations. Qualifications Required Doctoral degree in Optometry (OD) or closely related doctoral discipline. Eligibility for optometric licensure in Arizona. Minimum of 5 years of academic experience in optometric or health professions education. Demonstrated experience in curriculum oversight, assessment, and accreditation?related activities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Prior academic leadership experience. Experience with accreditation self?study or reporting. Experience with faculty performance evaluation and academic outcomes analysis. Core Competencies Academic Leadership: Ability to lead curriculum, assessment, and academic quality initiatives aligned with accreditation standards. Communication: Consistent, proactive communication with the Dean, senior leadership, and academic stakeholders. Faculty and Student Focus: Supports faculty development, accountability, and student academic success. Data?Informed Judgment: Uses academic and assessment data to identify risks and recommend improvements. Culture and Collaboration: Fosters a positive, inclusive, and high?performance academic environment. Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois, and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences, and veterinary medicine. Our faculty and staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long-term disability and pet insurance.  We offer flexible spending accounts, including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account.  We offer a work-life balance with a competitive time off package including paid holidays, sick/flex days, personal days, and vacation days.  We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection, and an employee assistance program.  Wellness is important to us, and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.  Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).  Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts. Qualifications Required Doctoral degree in Optometry (OD) or closely related doctoral discipline. Eligibility for optometric licensure in Arizona. Minimum of 5 years of academic experience in optometric or health professions education. Demonstrated experience in curriculum oversight, assessment, and accreditation?related activities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:28:22 -0400 https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22055241/clinical-assistant-professor-endodontist-az-college-of-dental-medicine https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22055241/clinical-assistant-professor-endodontist-az-college-of-dental-medicine Glendale, Arizona, The Specialty Full-Time Faculty should have earned a DDS/DMD degree and a specialty degree in their field of dentistry from a CODA accredited institution. Board certification in their specialty is desired. They should show evidence of scholarly activity in their field of dentistry. They should have a minimum of five years of experience in private practice or at an academic health center in their specialty. An Arizona License and DEA License are also required.  They should additionally be an experienced administrator whose background includes leadership in the oversight of clinical dentistry associated with their field. They should be a person committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Faculty, this Specialty Faculty will: Advise the Director of Clinical Faculty on college-wide academic issues to assist in moving the institution to its vision of academic excellence Be familiar with electronic the clinical management system Maintain an open-door policy for students in need of assistance or counseling Establish a welcoming atmosphere to improve morale and to promote collegiality among students, staff, and faculty Manage continuity of patient care at each clinical session Assist all students in assigned area with quality patient care Demonstrate clinical treatment on patients assigned to students Be responsible for the attendance of students under their supervision Help address problems of staff and students under their supervision Help identify discrepancies in patient needs and patient assignments among the students Supervise students in their specialty area; specialty faculty will: Measure and record patient temperature, blood pressure and pulse, and assist students during patient exams Assist students with administration of anesthesia and in placement and removal of sutures Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and operate resuscitative equipment Dispose appropriately of contaminated waste Load and unload radiographic film cassettes, protect self, student and patient from excessive ionizing radiation exposure; expose bitewing, periapical, occlusal radiographs and panoramic radiographs Supervise activities of dental students Provide technical guidance to students Ensure comfort, safety, and cleanliness of dental facilities Ensure comfort and safety of the patients supervised Instruct students in work techniques and procedures Evaluate student and staff performance; counsel personnel and prepare evaluation reports on students. Prepare administrative, technical, patient and manpower reports Establish and monitor stock level for supplies and equipment Complete requisitions and maintain dental supplies and equipment Prepare periodic and special reports concerning personnel, patients, dental care and treatment operations Assure that all case completions have an exit exam Coordinate the teaching and evaluation of professionalism and clinical practice management skills of the students Meet regularly with the Assistant/Associate Dean for Clinical Education  Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional qualifications include persuasion, verbal communication, health promotion and maintenance, building relationships, resolving conflict, coordination, listening, legal compliance, organization, and integrity. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position involves being in the dental institute clinic during clinic hours, walking between operatories. The Specialty Full-Time Faculty is expected to actively circulate through the suite during operating hours. This position involves being in the dental institute clinic during clinic hours, walking between operatories in applicable. This position requires the Specialty Full-Time Faculty to work chairside to evaluate procedures that are being performed by students. This position requires the Specialty Full-Time Faculty to sit or stand chairside and demonstrate procedures on a patent or mannequin. This position requires the Specialty Full-Time Faculty to sit or stand chairside performing/taking these procedures to completion as needed. The Specialty Full-Time Faculty must be able to use a computer for extended periods of time. The Specialty Full-Time Faculty must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, including looking at a computer monitor for extended periods of time. If you would like to learn more about this position, or about the College of Dental Medicine please submit your application through Midwestern University’s online job board: https://www.midwestern.edu/employment-mwu .  Your online application should include a letter of intent and a curriculum vitae with the names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least three professional references.  Please note that although faculty positions are usually listed as “Assistant Professor”, initial appointment at a higher rank is possible based on the academic experience of the applicant. For more information about this position, please contact: Steven Call DDS, MLS Associate Dean for Clinical Education Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine 5855 W. Utopia Road Glendale, AZ 85308 scallx@midwestern.edu Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance.  We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account.  We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days.  We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program.  Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.  Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).  Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts. The Specialty Full-Time Faculty should have earned a DDS/DMD degree and a specialty degree in their field of dentistry from a CODA accredited institution. Board certification in their specialty is desired. They should show evidence of scholarly activity in their field of dentistry. They should have a minimum of five years of experience in private practice or at an academic health center in their specialty. An Arizona License and DEA License are also required.  They should additionally be an experienced administrator whose background includes leadership in the oversight of clinical dentistry associated with their field. They should be a person committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:35:43 -0500 https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22027428/clinical-assistant-professor https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22027428/clinical-assistant-professor Downers Grove, Illinois, Midwestern University is hiring for Clinical Assistant Professor positions in our Dental Institute! Positions are available in General Dentistry, Implants, and Periodontics. We are seeking applicants who are committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities. For more information about each position and to apply, please visit: https://www.midwestern.edu/employment-mwu Applicants may also send inquiries to: Dr. Stephen Palatinus, D.D.S., M.P.H. Associate Dean for Clinical Education Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine Email: spalat@midwestern.edu Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois, and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech-language pathology, biomedical sciences, and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the healthcare team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long-term disability, and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care accounts. We offer a work-life balance with a competitive time off package including paid holidays, sick/flex days, personal days, and vacation days. We offer a 403(b)-retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, childcare subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection, and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us, and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility. Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:26:54 -0500 https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22025115/clinical-assistant-professor https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22025115/clinical-assistant-professor Downers Grove, Illinois, Midwestern University is hiring for Clinical Assistant Professor positions in our Dental Institute! Positions are available in General Dentistry, Implants, and Periodontics. We are seeking applicants who are committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities. For more information about each position and to apply, please visit: https://www.midwestern.edu/employment-mwu Applicants may also send inquiries to: Dr. Stephen Palatinus, D.D.S., M.P.H. Associate Dean for Clinical Education Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine Email: spalat@midwestern.edu Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois, and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech-language pathology, biomedical sciences, and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the healthcare team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long-term disability, and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care accounts. We offer a work-life balance with a competitive time off package including paid holidays, sick/flex days, personal days, and vacation days. We offer a 403(b)-retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, childcare subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection, and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us, and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility. Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:16:47 -0500