Optometry Clinical Educator (Practice Track)

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University College of Optometry seeks Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice to provide patient care and clinical education to student interns in the Primary Care Service, with potential involvement in Contact Lens and Community Outreach Care.

Faculty will engage in teaching, clinical lab instruction, and scholarly activities while supporting the college’s academic and service missions. Ohio licensure eligibility required before start date.

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited school or college of optometry.
• Completion of an optometry residency or equivalent clinical experience.
• Eligibility for Ohio optometry licensure (therapeutic licensure required before start date).

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality patient care in optometric practice as a clinical attending for student interns.
• Deliver clinical instruction and supervision to student interns in the Primary Care Service.
• Contribute to additional specialty services (e.g., Contact Lens, Community Outreach Care) based on credentials and clinic needs.
• Participate in teaching activities, including clinical laboratory instruction when assigned.
• Engage in scholarship or professional development activities such as publications, presentations, case reports, and pursuing AAO fellowship.
• Support the academic, clinical, and service missions of the College of Optometry.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and administrators to advance patient care and student learning.

Education

OD degree from an accredited school or college of optometry

Residency or equivalent clinical experience

Eligibility for Ohio optometry licensure (therapeutic licensure)

Job description

The Ohio State University College of Optometry seeks Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice to provide patient care and clinical education to student interns in the Primary Care Service, with potential involvement in Contact Lens and Community Outreach Care.

Faculty will engage in teaching, clinical lab instruction, and scholarly activities while supporting the college’s academic and service missions. Ohio licensure eligibility required before start date.