Clinical Optometrist & Assistant Professor — Teach & Care

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

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.