Assistant Professor of Optometry

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Assistant Professor of Optometry

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Faculty

Full-time

Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

California

2001-College of Optometry

To teach in didactic courses, pre-clinical laboratories, and participate in clinical education programs, specific duties to be assigned.

• 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.

• Education – Doctor of Optometry Degree or PhD in discipline relatable to special emphasis
• License to practice in California or the ability to obtain California licensure within 3 months of employment (if holding an OD degree)

• 1-3 years’ experience in didactic education, and/or clinical practice, and/or completion of an accredited optometric residency program, and/or any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Additional credentials, such as PhD or other doctoral degree, master’s degree, or LPSE certification is strongly preferred.

• 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.

• 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.

• Engage in research aligned with areas of expertise, with the goal of securing external funding and advancing a sustainable research agenda.

• Serve on various committees within the College of Optometry, the University, the profession of…