Tenure-Track Optometry Education Faculty

University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Pembroke (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Faculty development funds

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Pembroke is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in the College of Optometric Medicine. The role involves teaching across classroom, laboratory, and possibly clinical settings, course development, and supervising optometry students.

The position includes scholarly activity, service, accreditation involvement, and duties as assigned. A sign-on bonus and faculty development funds are available for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
• Eligibility for optometry licensure in North Carolina if an 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; participate in scholarly activity and research.
• Engage in institutional service, governance, and accreditation activities.
• Represent the College in professional and community settings; model professionalism and ethics.
• Support accreditation efforts and perform other duties as assigned by College of Optometric Medicine administration.

Skills

PhD/Equivalent

Optometry licensure eligibility (NC)

Teaching/Mentoring ability

Excellent communication

Commitment to diversity

Education

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

University of North Carolina at Pembroke is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in the College of Optometric Medicine. The role involves teaching across classroom, laboratory, and possibly clinical settings, course development, and supervising optometry students.

The position includes scholarly activity, service, accreditation involvement, and duties as assigned. A sign-on bonus and faculty development funds are available for qualified applicants.