The State University of New York State College of Optometry invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs.  The Dean is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and development of all academic programs, college research activities, policies, personnel, facilities, planning, and budgets. The Dean oversees the curriculum development and implementation of the optometry and graduate degree programs, course, program, and faculty assessment, and faculty and staff hiring and development.  The successful candidate must be an effective leader and communicator who works well with faculty, staff, and students.  Applicants should have substantial experience in teaching, research, scholarship, and administration.  A prof