Optometrist Vision Screening and Lab Instructor, Faculty - Full-time Position

New England College of Optometry; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Mental health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision services discount

Paid holidays

Job summary

The New England College of Optometry in Boston invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position primarily as a laboratory instructor and vision screening instructor in the Patient Care I course.

The successful candidate will teach lab sections such as Principles and Practices of Optometry, Ocular Disease Procedures and Contact Lens, supervise first-year students in weekly screenings, and collaborate with the Instructor of Record and lab coordinators under the department

Qualifications

• OD degree preferred; MA licensure in progress acceptable
• Precepting experience desirable but not required
• Start date January 4, 2027; onboarding for school entry clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead first-year students in weekly morning vision screening sessions at local Boston area schools
• Laboratory teaching assignments may include courses such as Principles and Practices of Optometry, Ocular Disease Procedures, Contact Lens
• Coordinate with the Instructor of Record for PCI and with lab coordinators, under supervision of the department chair

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Job description

Description

The New England College of Optometry invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as a primarily laboratory instructor and vision screening instructor in the Patient Care I (PCI) Course. The qualified applicant will have a faculty appointment (non-tenure track) in the Department of Clinical Education and Clinical Sciences at the New England College of Optometry (NECO). This position will be supervised by the Instructor of Record for Patient Care I for vision screening assignments, and the laboratory coordinators for each lab assignment, ultimately reporting to the department chair.

The starting salary for this position is $110,000.

The College is a small, dynamic institution located in the historic Back Bay section of Boston and has a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, service, and research.

The vision screening Instructor will lead first-year NECO students in weekly morning screening sessions at local Boston area schools in the Fall and/or Spring semesters. Generally, 2 screening instructors are paired with 10 first-year students during each 4-hour screening session. Laboratory teaching assignments may include the following courses: Principles and Practices of Optometry, Ocular Disease Procedures, Contact Lens, and more.

Job Type

Full-time

Requirements

• At the time of appointment, a successful candidate will ideally hold a Doctor of Optometry degree (OD). If not yet licensed, candidates will be in the process of obtaining optometric licensure in MA and will only be paired with a licensed screening instructor until they are fully licensed and credentialed.
• Specific experience with precepting is desirable, but not required.
• The start date for the position is January 4, 2027 and will include some onboarding requirements for clearance to enter public schools.

NECO is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Benefits

• 3 plan options for BCBS medical coverage (employer subsidized at 75% or greater)
• Mental Health and Wellness benefits
• BCBS Dental
• Discounted vision services
• 13 paid holidays and generous paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal days
• Employer-paid life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary Insurance: life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident
• Voluntary Benefits: employee discounts and pet insurance
• 9% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan after 1 year of service with no vesting schedule or match requirement
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer