Assistant Professor, Optometry, Tenure-Track

Pacific University; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific University seeks an Assistant Professor for its College of Optometry, emphasizing a commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. This tenure-track role involves engaging in an enriching academic environment while enhancing the Optometry curriculum, supervising clinical activities, and contributing to the optometric community.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive medical coverage

Tuition remission for employees and dependents

Annual retirement contribution

Access to sports facilities

Qualifications

• Possession of active and highest level of certification to use diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents in Oregon.
• Experience in broad-scope optometric care or vision science is essential.
• Commitment to excellence in optometric education and life-long learning.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses within the Optometry program.
• Engaging in scholarship and producing quality work.
• Participating in university service and community engagement.

Skills

Teaching expertise

Scholarship

Clinical skills

Service orientation

Education

Doctor of Optometry degree

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Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship and practice.

At Pacific University we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, and Eugene. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, acquire and share knowledge.

FACULTY MEMBER OF PACIFIC UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY

Faculty Members for Pacific University College of Optometry (PUCO) serve in the rank of instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, or professor as determined in the letter of appointment. Chapter four of the Pacific University Faculty and Governance Handbook notes that: Pacific University uses three main faculty evaluation criteria: teaching, scholarly or creative contributions, and service. Faculty members must make the case that they fulfill the evaluative criteria in all three in order to be awarded tenure or promotion. Performance must at least meet minimum university and college standards in each category, and at least one category should be judged as very strong or excellent; however, effective teaching is required, and all faculty members should aspire to become excellent teachers Generally, a faculty member of PUCO is responsible for:

Teaching Functions

• Teaching is the principal activity of the Pacific University faculty and includes appropriate work and involvement with students beyond, as well as within, the classroom, lab, and/or clinic.
• Faculty members will be assigned to certain courses and/or labs within the program. This assignment will be coordinated with the Associate Dean of Academic Programs. Clinical assignments will be coordinated with the Clinical Programs.
• Faculty members will ensure quality of didactic and clinical education.
• Faculty members must stay current in their fields and incorporate new information and pedagogies, as appropriate.
• Faculty members should engage in developing a curriculum that not only includes knowledge at the forefront of discovery but also integrates that knowledge across disciplines and applies that knowledge to worthy issues and questions.
• Faculty members must be able to deliver activities directly related to teaching, such as advising, course development and revision, syllabus preparation, tutorial assistance, mentoring, evidence of keeping current in the subjects taught, and adopting effective teaching strategies.
• Faculty members must present evidence that students have met course objectives and have learned the material.
• Faculty members must undergo a review process that evaluates their teaching effectiveness
  
  

Scholarship Functions

• All faculty members with continuing appointments are expected to produce scholarly or creative work.
• Faculty members must provide concrete evidence regarding the ways in which research, scholarship, and creative engagement have contributed to their teaching and professional growth.
• Pacific University expects faculty members to produce quality work that has been presented to external peer audiences in at least one of the Boyer categories (Discovery of knowledge; Integration of knowledge; Application of knowledge; or, Transformation of knowledge through teaching).
  
  

Service Functions

• All faculty members must engage in quality service; at any given time, that service could occur inside and / or outside the university.
• Faculty members should use their expertise as professionals and as educators in service to their professions, to the university, to the college, and to the larger community.
• Faculty members are expected to participate in standing committees of the College of Optometry as well as those within the University.
  
  

Clinic Functions

• Eligible faculty members will be assigned to clinical service(s).
• The faculty member will supervises the patient care process, with attention to quality of care, patient satisfaction, and student education.
• Maintains compliance through training, evaluation, and reporting of clinical processes.
• Evaluates the patients, in accordance with state laws and accreditation standards, in order to manage the patient, complete and sign patient records, prescriptions, and referrals.
• Responds to patient concerns within your clinical service
  
  

Additional Functions

• Abides by all University and College policies and procedures, including the mission of the University and College.
• Abide by Oregon and Federal statutes and laws.
• Faculty members, as professional officers of the university, are expected to meet all duties without exception.
• If assigned duties cannot be kept, faculty members must notify their immediate supervisors and those included in the activity. In cases of absences from duties, except when authorized by the dean or director, or of failure to perform the work assigned, faculty members may have amounts deducted from their salaries, proportionate to the time lost
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors

• Possession of active and highest level of certification to use diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents, as permissible under Oregon Law (ATI).
• Experience in broad-scope optometric care or vision science is essential
  
  

Working Conditions

• Clinic office environment.
• Lecture halls and lab spaces.
• Office space, personal telephone, desk and computer.
  
  

Reporting Responsibilities

Reports to the Dean of the College of Optometry.

Qualifications

• Possession of the Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE accredited institution, unless faculty position is in a unique area that does not require an OD (ex. biostatistics).
• Be eligible for licensure with diagnostic, therapeutic topical and non-topical pharmaceutical agents as permissible under Oregon law.
• Be eligible for credentialing and privileging in compliance with Pacific University College of Optometry standards.
• Experience in broad-scope optometric care and/or vision science.
• A commitment to excellence in optometric education and life-long learning are essential.
  
  

At Pacific University, we are dedicated to offering experiences that are authentic, holistic, equity-minded, and responsive. We understand that diverse perspectives and life experiences contribute to personal and professional growth and help create a thriving community. As we continue to develop our equity practices, we actively promote access to opportunities and equitable pay for all employees.

Pacific University is a safe, welcoming work environment that values community and collaboration. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is respected, their contributions are valued, and they are provided opportunities to succeed.

Compensation And Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying employees. Current benefits include:

• Generous paid time off (for vacation, holidays—including winter break—and sick leave)
• Medical coverage with alternative care options (with in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction)
• Comprehensive dental and vision plans
• Annual 9% retirement contribution after one year of service with no match required
• Free mental health appointments
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependent child(ren) who meet eligibility requirements
• Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• On-campus benefits, including free access to our sports facility and library
• Discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, clinic services, and outdoor program gear rentals (including kayaks, snowshoes, and bikes)
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employment

Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws, including those concerning employment and workplace policies. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We are proud to encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from historically underrepresented groups.

Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy

Pacific University makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Applicable laws include, but are not limited to, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs at 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116 or via email at [e-mail].

Application Process

To apply, please upload your application materials along with your Paycom application. Persons who do not follow and complete the application process will not be considered for employment.

Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. During the selection process, we will strive to provide timely notifications. The selection process may vary from recruitment to recruitment but typically includes multiple interviews and may take several weeks depending on the position. All qualified applicants will be notified once the selection process has closed.

Offers of employment at Pacific University are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States and a successful criminal background check.

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