Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State University College of Optometry invites applications for one or more associated-faculty Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice positions. These roles support the College’s clinical, teaching, and service missions through patient care and clinical education of students. Faculty provide high-quality patient care consistent with current standards of optometric practice while serving as clinical attendings for student interns. The primary clinical assignment is within the Primary Care Service, with potential opportunities to contribute to other specialty services, such as Contact Lens or Community Outreach Care, depending on the candidate’s training and interests and clinic needs. Duties may include care at the main campus or satellite clinics, oversight of student clinicians, and clinical laboratory instruction.

Faculty may also engage in scholarly and professional development activities, including peer-reviewed publications, poster presentations, case reports, lectures, and pursuing a fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to clinical education, patient care, and service to the profession. Up to 0.8 FTE is available across the positions. Final FTE distribution will depend on candidate availability and clinic needs, and multiple hires may be made. Individual FTE and annual salary will be prorated according to the hire’s commitment. The role is a fixed-term appointment with a first shift and 32 scheduled hours.

Requirements

• OD degree from an accredited school or college of optometry.
• Completion of an optometry residency or equivalent clinical experience.
• Eligibility for Ohio optometry licensure; therapeutic licensure is required before the start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in accordance with current standards of optometric practice.
• Deliver clinical instruction and supervision to student interns in assigned services, primarily the Primary Care Service.
• Contribute to additional specialty services, such as Contact Lens or Community Outreach Care, as appropriate to credentials and clinic needs.
• Participate in teaching activities, including clinical laboratory instruction when assigned.
• Engage in scholarship or professional development activities such as publications, presentations, case reports, and pursuing a fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry.
• Support the academic, clinical, and service missions of the College of Optometry.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and administrators to advance patient care and student learning.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.
• State or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed