Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies - School of Optometry

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

McAllen, TX, United States
Full-time
Posted June 11, 2026

Job Description

Position Information


Posting NumberSRGV8859

Working TitleAssociate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies - School of Optometry

Number of Vacancies1

LocationMcAllen, Texas

DepartmentSchool of Optometry

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job
The Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies ( ADR ) at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) School of Optometry has an essential role in the school and is responsible for overseeing all research operations to include faculty and student research and graduate program. This position is integral to the establishment and management of the optometry program’s research and scholarly endeavors. The ADR will help establish a research program designed to focus on clinical and translational research for faculty and students. The ADR will develop and monitor research operations, policy, compliance, and the graduate program. The ADR will work closely with the Dean o...