Assistant Professor- AZ- Arizona College of Optometry

Midwestern University • Glendale, AZ

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona College of Optometry seeks a faculty optometrist with expertise in neurorehabilitation, acquired brain injury, vision therapy, binocular vision, and/or pediatrics. The successful candidate will contribute to didactic instruction, clinical education, interdisciplinary patient care, and scholarly activity within the Eye and Therapy Institutes.

Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) from an ACOE-accredited institution
• Completion of an ACOE-accredited residency in neuro-optometry, binocular vision/vision therapy, pediatrics, or related area
• Eligibility for Arizona optometric licensure

Nice To Haves

• Clinical or scholarly experience in acquired brain injury, neurorehabilitation, and interdisciplinary care with some interest in Sports Vision
• Teaching experience in professional or residency education
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, collaboration, and continuous improvement in optometric education

Responsibilities

• Teach didactic courses and/or laboratories in neuro-optometry, vision therapy, pediatrics, and related areas, as assigned
• Provide clinical instruction and precept professional students and residents in primary care and specialty clinics, including ABI, vision therapy including sports vision, pediatrics and others as assigned
• Support and enhance a high-quality clinical learning environment through innovative, student-centered teaching approaches aligned with the O.D. program’s educational philosophy
• Mentor and support students and residents through individualized instruction, feedback, and professional development
• Deliver patient-centered optometric care with a strong interdisciplinary focus, collaborating with therapy and medical professionals
• Contribute to the development and growth of neuro-optometric, vision therapy, sports vision and ABI services that meet community needs
• Participate in curricular assessment, student advising, faculty development, and college/university service
• Engage in scholarly activity, including research, presentations, and publications
• Contribute to professional service at the state, regional, or national level

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• life insurance
• short/long-term disability
• pet insurance
• flexible spending accounts, including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account
• competitive time off package including paid holidays, sick/flex days, personal days, and vacation days
• 403(b) retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement
• child care subsidy reimbursement program
• identity theft protection
• employee assistance program
• wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees