Open Rank, Non-tenure, Optometric Faculty Position Position Available In Guilford, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: High Point University's School of Optometry is seeking optometric faculty members with specialties in various areas. Ideal candidates will have a doctoral degree, three years of clinical experience, and a strong foundation in optometric care. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service within the university and professional community. For more information, contact Dr. Catherine Heyman.
Job Description
High Point University’s School of Optometry is seeking to appoint a group of optometric faculty members with specialties in foundational sciences, ocular disease, primary care, contact lenses, pediatrics, binocular vision, and vision rehabilitation. The ideal candidates will be passionate about educating the next generation of optometrists, engaging in scholarly activities, and contributing to the advancement of the optometric profession.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Earned doctoral level degree (O.D., Ph.D., or equivalent) degree from an accredited optometry school in a discipline related to the mission of the School of Optometry.
Experience and Training:
Minimum of three years clinical experience in optometry or completion of an optometric residency. Experience in academic settings as an instructor or researcher is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, Ability:
Strong foundation in optometric care and its various subspecialties. Ability to engage and inspire students. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to research and scholarly activity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide high-quality instruction in optometry courses, including lectures, labs, and clinical supervision. Develop and maintain a research program, with a focus on contributing to the body of knowledge in optometric science and practice. Engage in service activities within the School of Optometry, the university, and the broader professional community. Advise and mentor optometry students in academic, research, and clinical capacities. Collaborate with faculty members across departments to enhance interdisciplinary learning. For more information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Catherine Heyman, Founding Dean and Associate Professor, School of Optometry at cheyman@highpoint.edu. At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God, family and country school. High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses. The University encourages all applicants to apply.
