Adjunct Faculty – School of Optometry: Clinical Low Vision

Adjunct Faculty – School of Optometry:
Clinical Low Vision

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

The MCPHS School of Optometry seeks an adjunct faculty member to deliver high quality learning experiences and education for students in The Eye and Vision Center. The selected candidate will have responsibilities precepting optometry students providing low vision exams.

• Precept 3rd and 4th year optometry students in The Eye and Vision Center low vision/vision rehabilitation service
• Teach 3rd and 4th year optometry students effective, evidence-based methods of patient care based on the MCPHS School of Optometry clinical curriculum
• Teach 3rd and 4th year students evidence-based methods to treat and manage patients with low vision
• Objectively grade optometry students based on their clinical knowledge, skills, and patient management

• Must have an O.D. degree from an ACOE accredited school or college of optometry
• Must have a Massachusetts optometry license
• Must have a Massachusetts controlled substance license
• Minimum of five year’s work experience in low vision / vision rehabilitation if the applicant is not residency trained
• Residency training is desired
• Commitment to professional optometric education and student success
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Have experience providing primary care and low vision / vision rehabilitation treatment and management
• Must be able to work independently and effectively, interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry professionals).

The pay range associated with this posting reflects the amount the University reasonably expects to pay for this role at this time. Salary offers are determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications as well as internal equity, market data and pay in comparison to similarly situated employees doing comparable work.

Hiring Range: $350 per session

Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe.

MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled