Pediatrics & Vision Therapy Educator & Clinician

Midwestern University; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

On-site wellness facility

Job summary

Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL, seeks an optometry faculty member focusing on Primary Eye Care and Pediatrics/Vision Therapy. The role encompasses teaching, clinical instruction to students and residents, and active involvement in curricular assessment and scholarly activity.

The candidate will develop courses, supervise rotations at the Eye Institute, and participate in interdisciplinary patient care and service activities within the college and university.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE‑accredited institution.
• Completion of an ACOE‑accredited residency.
• Eligible for Illinois optometric license.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and delivering lectures and laboratories in Primary Eye Care, Pediatrics and Vision Therapy.
• Provide direct patient care and clinical instruction to professional students and residents.
• Engage in curricular assessment, student counseling, service activities, and research.

Skills

Clinical instruction

Interdisciplinary care

Curricular assessment

Student counseling

Education

OD degree

ACOE residency

Job description

Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL, seeks an optometry faculty member focusing on Primary Eye Care and Pediatrics/Vision Therapy. The role encompasses teaching, clinical instruction to students and residents, and active involvement in curricular assessment and scholarly activity.

The candidate will develop courses, supervise rotations at the Eye Institute, and participate in interdisciplinary patient care and service activities within the college and university.