Optometry Faculty: Teaching, Clinic & Research Leader

University of Detroit Mercy; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental and vision options

Tuition remission

retirement plan

Job summary

University of Detroit Mercy invites applications for full-time faculty positions in the School of Optometry, with interests in primary care, ocular disease, contact lenses, or other specialties. The role emphasizes teaching, mentoring, and scholarship in a collaborative, student-centered environment.

Starting salary is $120,000 annually, with additional compensation commensurate with experience; faculty rank determined by qualifications.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE accredited institution.
• Completion of an ACOE accredited residency or 3 years of clinical experience.
• Prior teaching and/or research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape the next generation of optometrists through engaging teaching and mentorship across didactic, lab, and clinical settings.
• Coordinate and improve courses, develop syllabi and assessments.
• Provide feedback to students to support development and professional growth.
• Supervise student interns in clinical training to foster competence.
• Engage in scholarly activity and professional dissemination.

Skills

Teaching and mentoring

Clinical instruction

Didactic teaching

Research experience

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Optometry degree (ACOE accredited)

Job description

University of Detroit Mercy invites applications for full-time faculty positions in the School of Optometry, with interests in primary care, ocular disease, contact lenses, or other specialties. The role emphasizes teaching, mentoring, and scholarship in a collaborative, student-centered environment.

Starting salary is $120,000 annually, with additional compensation commensurate with experience; faculty rank determined by qualifications.