Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry & Attending Optometrist
About The Position
New England College of Optometry (NECO) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry and Attending Optometrist at the NECO Center for Eye Care (NCEC) Commonwealth. This clinical faculty position includes an academic appointment at NECO; faculty rank and appointment track will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The role combines comprehensive primary eye care with teaching and mentoring optometry students in a collaborative academic clinical setting. NCEC Commonwealth provides comprehensive primary eye care and specialty optometric services to a diverse patient population. The clinical facility has advanced diagnostic technology and offers opportunities to provide soft contact lens services and contribute to the growth of the clinic’s dry eye practice. The starting salary is $110,000. The position is scheduled to start in July 2027, pending completion of credentialing.
Requirements
- OD degree.
- TPA+ licensure in Massachusetts.
- Advanced professional credentials such as residency training or equivalent clinical experience.
- Appropriate credentials for a faculty appointment.
- Active commitment to excellence in patient care and teaching.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary eye care, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular and visual conditions.
- Provide soft contact lens services, with opportunities to participate in dry eye evaluation and management based on individual interests and expertise.
- Supervise and educate optometry students in a clinical setting, emphasizing clinical reasoning, patient management, and professional development.
- Evaluate student clinical performance and provide constructive feedback in accordance with NECO’s clinical education standards.
- Collaborate with clinical faculty, specialty providers, and staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Participate in academic, scholarly, and institutional service activities consistent with the faculty appointment.
Benefits
- Three plan options for BCBS medical coverage.
- Mental health and wellness benefits.
- BCBS dental coverage.
- Discounted vision services.
- 13 paid holidays and generous paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal days.
- Employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Voluntary insurance options: life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident coverage.
- Voluntary benefits including employee discounts and pet insurance.
- 9% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan after one year of service, with no vesting schedule or match requirement.
- Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
