Adjunct - Clinical (Part-Time)

Ferris State University•Big Rapids, MI

52d•$56 - $72•Onsite

About The Position

Provide in-person clinical teaching and patient care at the University Eye Center campus clinic (Big Rapids). The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to provide clinical education on a semester-by-semester basis.

Requirements

At the time of appointment, the applicant must hold the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree.
At least one year of residency experience or have at least 2 years in patient care work experience.
At the time of appointment, the applicant must have or be eligible for a Michigan optometry license with DPA and TPA certifications for appointment to the college's clinic staff.
Excellent clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supervising and training optometry interns.

Responsibilities

Perform duties in patient care and clinical instruction.
Clinical faculty have professional responsibilities in patient care and clinical instruction, which may include being accessible to students outside regular clinical assignment hours and participating in traditional functions of academic significance, such as assessing students' clinical proficiency in accordance with university systems and guidelines. Clinical faculty are required to provide in-person instruction.
Participate in related FSU and/or college-specific training and development activities.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.