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Position Title Assistant/Associate/Professor (Open Ranks) - College of Optometry
Position Control Number F03480 - P
Type of Position Administration
Position Status Full-time
CampusPosition LocationDepartment 5701-Human Resources
Job Summary This is a continuous active recruitment for an application pool to fill Faculty - Open Ranks on an as-needed basis. Applications are accepted year-round and will remain in the pool.To teach in didactic courses, pre-clinical laboratories, and participate in clinical education programs, specific duties to be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Minimum requirements will vary depending on rank, but generally include:Individuals must possess the knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
- Knowledge of special emphasis within optometric scope of practice and its application to clinical optometry.
- Skilled in reviewing and understanding scientific literature related to area of special emphasis
- Able to lecture on topics of expertise related to area of special emphasis.
- Able to publish scholarly papers on topics of expertise, especially related to area of special emphasis.
- Able to provide clinical care to patients and clinical education to students and residents.
- Able to interact and communicate in an effective manner with individuals of diverse backgrounds, including students, staff, faculty, administration and outside constituents.
- Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
Required Qualifications Minimum requirements will vary depending on rank, but generally include:Education:- Doctor of Optometry Degree required.
- Licensure to practice in California or the ability to obtain California licensure within 3 months of employment.
Experience:- 1-3 years' experience in didactic education, and/or clinical practice, and/or completion of an accredited optometric residency program.
Preferred Qualifications - Additional credentials, such as PhD or other doctoral degree, master's degree, or LPSE certification is strongly preferred.
Essential Job Duties
Key Responsibilities Teaching:- Teach in various learning environments including didactic lecture, laboratory, and clinical settings. Support students in developing the knowledge base, critical thinking, and/or clinical skills necessary for success in clinical patient practice and licensure examinations.
Key Responsibilities Scholarly Activity:- Create and disseminate new information by publishing articles, presenting posters, and/or peer-reviewed scientific presentations of relevance to the profession of optometry and optometric education. Seek outside funding support for a variety of scholarly projects.
Key Responsibilities Research:- Engage in research aligned with areas of expertise, with the goal of securing external funding and advancing a sustainable research agenda.
Key Responsibilities Service:- Serve on various committees within the College of Optometry, the University, the profession of optometry, and/or other professional organizations.
- Performs other duties as assigned. The University/College reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Key Responsibilities Clinical/Professional Practice:- Provide patient care, either directly or with student interns, at the WesternU Health Eye Care Institute and at WesternU affiliated sites as assigned by the college.
Posting Details Continued
Work Schedule - Exempt Position - Typical working hours are 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday.
- Some nights and weekends required.
Expected Pay Scale
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