Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University College of Optometry seeks Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice to provide patient care and clinical education to student interns in the Primary Care Service, with potential involvement in Contact Lens and Community Outreach Care.

Faculty will engage in teaching, clinical lab instruction, and scholarly activities while supporting the college’s academic and service missions. Ohio licensure eligibility required before start date.

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited school or college of optometry.
• Completion of an optometry residency or equivalent clinical experience.
• Eligibility for Ohio optometry licensure (therapeutic licensure required before start date).

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality patient care in optometric practice as a clinical attending for student interns.
• Deliver clinical instruction and supervision to student interns in the Primary Care Service.
• Contribute to additional specialty services (e.g., Contact Lens, Community Outreach Care) based on credentials and clinic needs.
• Participate in teaching activities, including clinical laboratory instruction when assigned.
• Engage in scholarship or professional development activities such as publications, presentations, case reports, and pursuing AAO fellowship.
• Support the academic, clinical, and service missions of the College of Optometry.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and administrators to advance patient care and student learning.

Education

OD degree from an accredited school or college of optometry

Residency or equivalent clinical experience

Eligibility for Ohio optometry licensure (therapeutic licensure)

Job description

Job Title

Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice

Department

Optometry | Academics

Position Overview

Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) – faculty positions within the university that are not tenure track and not eligible for tenure; on a fixed term contract. Persons with the title of professor‑clinical, associate professor‑clinical, assistant professor‑clinical and instructor‑clinical. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty department and, as appropriate, regional campus. Clinical faculty are teacher/practitioners and will be engaged primarily in teaching activities. These faculty normally have earned a doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

The College of Optometry at The Ohio State University invites applications for one or more Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice positions. These associated‑faculty roles support the College’s clinical, teaching, and service missions through patient care and clinical education of students.

Clinical Responsibilities

Faculty in this role will provide high‑quality patient care consistent with current standards of optometric practice while serving as clinical attendings for student interns. The primary clinical assignment will be within the Primary Care Service, with potential opportunities to contribute to other specialty services—such as Contact Lens or Community Outreach Care—based on the candidate’s training, interests, and clinic needs. Duties may include patient care at the main campus clinic or satellite clinics, oversight of student clinicians, and/or delivery of clinical laboratory instruction.

Performance Objectives

• Provide high‑quality patient care in accordance with current standards of optometric practice.
• Deliver clinical instruction and supervision to student interns in assigned services, primarily the Primary Care Service.
• Contribute to additional specialty services (e.g., Contact Lens, Community Outreach Care) as appropriate based on credentials and clinic needs.
• Participate in teaching activities, including clinical laboratory instruction when assigned.
• Engage in scholarship or professional development activities such as publications, presentations, case reports, and the pursuit of a fellowship in the AAO.
• Support the academic, clinical, and service missions of the College of Optometry.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and administrators to advance patient care and student learning.

Education and Experience Requirements

• OD degree from an accredited school or college of optometry
• Completion of an optometry residency or equivalent clinical experience
• Eligibility for Ohio optometry licensure (therapeutic licensure required before start date)

Benefits

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Required application materials must include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Application Deadline

Applications close 12/01/2026

Position Details

Location: Optometry Clinic (1041)
Position Type: Term (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours: 2
Shift: First Shift

Background Check

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.