Instructor/Assistant Clinical Professor -Cornea/Contact Lens

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Drexel University’s Eye Institute seeks a faculty member to teach and provide patient care at TEI and its satellite sites. This non-tenure track role emphasizes clinical education for students and residents, with opportunities to contribute to didactic labs and lectures.

The position supports ongoing mentoring, evaluation, and integration of curricular content, aligning with TEI and PCO credentialing standards. Anticipated duties include evenings or Saturdays as needed.

Qualifications

• PhD or Doctorate in Optometry or equivalent.
• Residency or 4 years of equivalent clinical experience.
• Specialty contact lens experience.
• Eligible for faculty rank and TEI/PCE appointment.
• Compliant with TEI credentialing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical education to optometry students, residents, and others at TEI and satellites.
• Deliver independent direct patient care as needed.
• Give timely feedback through Meditrek and during attending meetings.
• Assist service chiefs in remediating students as needed.
• Participate in clinical rounds, workshops, and faculty development.

Skills

Clinical education

Lecturing

Mentoring residents

Team collaboration

Education

PhD or Doctorate in Optometry

Tools

Meditrek usage

Job description

Instructor/Assistant Clinical Professor -Cornea/Contact Lens

Job no: 505968

Work type: Full-Time

Location: The Eye Institute - Oak Lane

Categories: Pennsylvania College of Optometry

Job Summary

Provides clinical education and patient care at The Eye Institute (TEI) of Drexel University, including both the flagship location and satellite clinical facilities. Within the didactic curriculum, the faculty member contributes through lab and/or lecture instruction, based on their expertise, interests, and the needs of the program. This is non tenure track position.

Essential Functions

• Provides clinical education to optometry students, residents, and others assigned to the Specialty, and the Primary Care Services at The Eye Institute (TEI) and its satellite facilities, during a weekly schedule based on the current needs of the program, which may include evenings and Saturdays.
• Provides independent direct patient care as needed.
• Provides timely, constructive feedback to students during patient care, through daily patient encounter entries in Meditrek, to the Chief of Service, and during attending grading meetings.
• Assists the service chiefs in remediating struggling students as needed.
• Participates in clinical round tables before, during, or after clinical sessions.
• Participates in the education, mentoring, and evaluations of TEI residents when appropriate.
• Participates and organizes workshops as needed.
• Provides instruction in preclinical skills or other labs with the possibility of other didactic assignments as appropriate, based on the needs of the program and interest of the faculty member.
• Participates with program directors and other faculty/staff in the planning, preparation, and implementation of integrated curricular content and clinical protocols.
• Participates in faculty meetings, workshops, and development activities as appropriate.
• Participates in the Scholars Program as assigned.
• Responsible for accurate, timely medical record and Meditrek completion as well as compliance with the policies and procedures of the TEI Practice Manual and Drexel University.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate in Doctor of Optometry.
• Minimum of Residency or 4 years equivalent experience.
• Specialty contact lens experience
• Eligible for faculty rank and professional staff appointment at TEI and PCO
• Continuing faculty appointment is contingent on maintaining clinical privileges consistent with TEI credentialing policies and protocols and adhering to established compliance protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience 5 years preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Fellow/Diplomate, American Academy of Optometry

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Lifting demands 25lbs

Location

• The Eye Institute - Oak Lane

Additional Information

This is a Full-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The offered salary is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.

Advertised: Nov 5 2025

Applications close: Dec 31 2026