Open Rank Tenure-Track Optometry Educator

University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Faculty development funds

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Pembroke seeks a tenure-track faculty member to teach across classroom, laboratory, and potential clinical settings, while developing courses and mentoring optometry students.

The role includes scholarly activity, service, and representing the College in professional and community settings, with support for accreditation and a sign-on bonus for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
• Eligibility for optometry licensure in North Carolina, if additional advanced degree includes an OD.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, or supervise at the doctoral/professional level.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to excellence and to serving a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach in classroom, laboratory, and possibly clinical settings.
• Develop and assess courses; supervise and mentor optometry students.
• Engage in scholarly activity; participate in service and governance.
• Represent the College in professional and community settings; support accreditation.
• Model professionalism and ethical conduct; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching abilities

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Education

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

University of North Carolina at Pembroke seeks a tenure-track faculty member to teach across classroom, laboratory, and potential clinical settings, while developing courses and mentoring optometry students.

The role includes scholarly activity, service, and representing the College in professional and community settings, with support for accreditation and a sign-on bonus for qualified applicants.