Open Rank, Non-Tenure Track, OD - Optometric Medicine

University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Pembroke (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Faculty development funds

Job summary

UNC Pembroke seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty member in Optometry to teach across classroom, lab, and clinical settings. Responsibilities include course development, student mentoring, and scholarly activity aligned with rank.

The candidate will support accreditation, model professional conduct, and participate in College administration and community outreach. Sign-on bonus and faculty development funds are available for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• OD or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Eligibility for optometry licensure in North Carolina if clinical care is required.
• Residency completed or minimum of 3 years clinical experience with active license.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, or supervise at the doctoral level.

Responsibilities

• Teach in classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical settings.
• Develop and assess courses and curricula.
• Supervise and mentor optometry students during training.
• Support accreditation efforts and participate in governance.
• Represent the College in professional and community settings.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Clinical supervision

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Job description

This full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position involves teaching in classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical settings; course development and assessment; and supervision and mentoring of optometry students. The faculty member will engage in scholarly activity consistent with rank, participate in institutional service and governance, and represent the College in professional and community settings. Additional responsibilities include supporting accreditation efforts, modeling professionalism and ethical clinical care, and performing other duties as assigned by College of Optometric Medicine administration.

Sign-on bonus and faculty development funds are available for qualified applicants.

Minimum Training and Experience

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited institution
• Eligibility for optometry licensure in North Carolina, if position requires clinical care
• Completion of an accredited residency program or a minimum of three (3) years clinical experience with an active unrestricted license
• Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, or clinically supervise at the doctoral/professional level
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Commitment to excellence and to serving a diverse student population

Management Preference

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior faculty experience in optometric education
• Additional advanced degree (PhD, MS, MPH, MEd, etc.) or LPSE/Laser credentials
• Fellowship or Diplomate in the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO)
• Record of scholarly activity (presentations, publications, or funded projects)
• Active engagement in professional organizations (AAO, AOA, state/local societies)

Areas of Need

• Basic and Biomedical Sciences (e.g., anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology, immunology, vision science, body systems, optics)
• Clinical and Pre-clinical Optometric Education (examination techniques, procedures, treatment and management of ocular disease, surgical/laser procedures, public health, interprofessional care)
• Clinical Patient Care in adult primary care, ocular disease, pediatrics, contact lenses, geriatrics, binocular vision, neuro-optometric rehabilitation, orthoptics, and/or low vision.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.