Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry & Attending Optometrist

New-England-College-of-Optometry; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 plan options for BCBS medical cover

Mental Health and Wellness benefits

BCBS Dental

Discounted vision services

13 paid holidays and generous PTO

Employer-paid life insurance, and LTD

Voluntary Insurance: life, criticalIll

Voluntary Benefits: discounts and pet保

9% employer contribution to a 403(b)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: EMP

Job summary

New England College of Optometry (NECO) is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry and Attending Optometrist at the NECO Center for Eye Care Commonwealth in Boston. The role combines high-quality primary eye care with teaching and supervision of optometry students.

The ideal candidate has an OD degree with MA licensure (TPA+), and advanced credentials such as residency training. Starting salary is $110,000, with opportunities to contribute to a growing clinical program.

Qualifications

• OD degree with TPA+ licensure in Massachusetts.
• Advanced professional credentials such as residency training or equivalent clinical experience.
• Credentials required for a faculty appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary eye care, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular and visual conditions.
• Provide soft contact lens services and contribute to dry eye evaluation and management.
• Supervise and educate optometry students in a clinical setting, emphasizing clinical reasoning and patient management.
• Evaluate student clinical performance and provide constructive feedback per NECO standards.
• Collaborate with clinical faculty, specialty providers, and staff to deliver patient-centered care.
• Participate in academic, scholarly, and institutional service activities.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Patient care

Student supervision

Education

OD degree

TPA+ licensure in MA

Residency training or equivalent

Job description

Description

The New England College of Optometry (NECO) prepares the next generation of eye care providers, educators, and innovators through a rigorous curriculum and extensive clinical experiences. NECO graduates compassionate and skilled optometrists prepared to practice in diverse settings. Located in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay, the College is a small, independent graduate institution with its primary didactic teaching and clinical training location at 424 Beacon Street, Boston.

NECO’s Clinical Network encompasses two owned and operated clinics and a wide network of local, national, and international clinical training sites. As one of the largest providers of optometric services in Massachusetts, NECO faculty and students provide optometric services to nearly 90,000 patients annually across more than 43 locations, including many of Greater Boston’s community health centers.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry

New England College of Optometry’s Clinical Network invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry and Attending Optometrist at the NECO Center for Eye Care (NCEC) Commonwealth. We are seeking a dedicated optometrist who is passionate about delivering high-quality, comprehensive primary eye care while educating and mentoring the next generation of optometrists. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills, a commitment to patient-centered care, and enthusiasm for clinical teaching in a collaborative academic environment.

NCEC Commonwealth is a clinical teaching facility that provides comprehensive primary eye care and specialty optometric services to a diverse patient population. The clinic offers a collaborative environment where faculty optometrists deliver high-quality, patient-centered eye care while supervising and educating the next generation of optometrists. The new clinical facility features advanced diagnostic technology and offers opportunities to provide soft contact lens services and contribute to the growth of the clinic’s dry eye practice.

This is a full-time clinical faculty position with an academic appointment at NECO. Faculty rank and appointment track will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Starting salary is $110,000.00.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary eye care, including the diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular and visual conditions.
• Provide soft contact lens services, with opportunities to participate in dry eye evaluation and management based on the individual interests and expertise.
• Supervise and educate optometry students in a clinical setting, emphasizing clinical reasoning, patient management, and professional development.
• Evaluate student clinical performance and provide constructive feedback in accordance with NECO’s clinical education standards.
• Collaborate with clinical faculty, specialty providers, and staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Participate in academic, scholarly, and institutional service activities consistent with the faculty appointment.

Requirements

Qualifications include an OD degree with TPA+ licensure in Massachusetts, advanced professional credentials such as residency training or equivalent clinical experience, appropriate credentials for a faculty appointment, and an active commitment to excellence in patient care and teaching. The start date for the position is July 2027, pending completion of credentialing.

New England College of Optometry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Benefits @ NECO:

New England College of Optometry offers a robust benefits program including:

• 3 plan options for BCBS medical coverage
• Mental Health and Wellness benefits
• BCBS Dental
• Discounted vision services
• 13 paid holidays and generous paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal days
• Employer-paid life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary Insurance: life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident,
• Voluntary Benefits: employee discounts and pet insurance
• 9% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan after 1 year of service with no vesting schedule or match requirement
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer