Open Rank, Non-tenure, Optometric Faculty Position

High Point University; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

High Point University's School of Optometry is seeking a group of optometric faculty members with diverse specialties to educate the next generation of optometrists. Candidates will engage in teaching, clinical supervision, and scholarly activity, and contribute to the advancement of the optometric profession.

Ideal candidates hold a doctoral degree in optometry or related field, have at least three years of clinical experience or residency, and demonstrate strong communication, teaching, and

Qualifications

• Education: earned doctoral level degree (O.D., Ph.D., or equivalent).
• Experience: minimum of three years clinical experience or completion of residency.
• Academic experience desirable as instructor or researcher.
• Strong foundation in optometric care and subspecialties.
• Ability to engage and inspire students; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction in optometry courses with lectures, labs, and supervision.
• Develop and maintain a research program contributing to optometric knowledge.
• Engage in service activities within the School and university.
• Advise and mentor students in academic, research, and clinical roles.
• Collaborate with faculty across departments for interdisciplinary learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Student engagement

Teaching ability

Research commitment

Education

Doctoral degree in optometry

Job description

High Point University's School of Optometry is seeking to appoint a group of optometric faculty members with specialties in foundational sciences, ocular disease, primary care, contact lenses, pediatrics, binocular vision, and vision rehabilitation. The ideal candidates will be passionate about educating the next generation of optometrists, engaging in scholarly activities, and contributing to the advancement of the optometric profession.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Earned doctoral level degree (O.D., Ph.D., or equivalent) degree from an accredited optometry school in a discipline related to the mission of the School of Optometry.
• Experience and Training: Minimum of three years clinical experience in optometry or completion of an optometric residency.
• Experience in academic settings as an instructor or researcher is highly desirable.
• Knowledge, Skills, Ability: Strong foundation in optometric care and its various subspecialties.
• Ability to engage and inspire students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to research and scholarly activity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide high-quality instruction in optometry courses, including lectures, labs, and clinical supervision.
• Develop and maintain a research program, with a focus on contributing to the body of knowledge in optometric science and practice.
• Engage in service activities within the School of Optometry, the university, and the broader professional community.
• Advise and mentor optometry students in academic, research, and clinical capacities.
• Collaborate with faculty members across departments to enhance interdisciplinary learning.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Paula Luke, Professor and Associate Dean of Academics, School of Optometry at [e-mail].

As part of the hiring process, the HPU School of Optometry may obtain a consumer report from the National Student Clearinghouse to verify educational credentials for employment purposes.

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