Optometry Faculty (OD) - Primary Care

The University of Pikeville•Pikeville, KY

About The Position

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is searching for dedicated faculty to join the Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO). Located in the heart of Appalachia, the University of Pikeville is committed to offering a broad liberal arts and health professions education. Partnering with the University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) allows KYCO to provide our students a solid foundation in medical science. KYCO’s mission is to develop leaders in therapeutic optometry through innovative education and a commitment to caring for the underserved. Faculty members will provide students with the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed at the highest level of professional optometric services. These unique career opportunities afford an individual the opportunity to work and teach in a state-of-the-art eye care facility as well as in fully equipped rural health clinics; while at the same time enjoying the beauty and tranquility of the Appalachian mountain region. KYCO is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) and the University of Pikeville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. A professional clinical educator is needed for: Primary Care Optometry

Requirements

Doctor of Optometry Degree (O.D.)
eligible for licensure in the state of Kentucky with expanded therapeutics certification
expected to participate in patient care services

Nice To Haves

Residency training in the appropriate areas of specialty or a minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience is preferred.
Prior college teaching experience is strongly preferred.