Instructor/Assistant/Associate/Professor for Rosenberg School of Optometry

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

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Position Information


Position Title Instructor/Assistant/Associate/Professor for Rosenberg School of Optometry
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The University of the Incarnate Word is seeking candidates for full-time Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor for Rosenberg School of Optometry (RSO). Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service and professional activities. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission.
Note that final rank for this position will be determined based on credentials of finalist.
Benefits
UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents.  Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
Essential Functions
Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service and professional activities.
  • Conduct classroom and clinical laboratory teaching in the optometry theory and clinical examination course series, consistent with the needs of the department.
  • Perform clinical duties in RSO Eye care Clinics.
  • Participate in curriculum development.
  • Advise students and providing individual help to students during weekly office hours.
  • Perform regular scholarly research and publication.
  • Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications


Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Effective instructional delivery; ability to actively engage students in the learning process.
  • Proficiency in use of instructional technology;
  • Desire to collaborate with departmental faculty and students;
  • Ability to work collegially and productively within the university community.
  • Ability to conduct respectful relationships with students both in and outside the classroom.
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
  • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education
OD from an accredited school or college of optometry. Note that MD will be considered in lieu of OD.
Required Work Experience
Completion of a residency/fellowship program or a minimum of three (3) years of equivalent clinical experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with advanced academic degrees, residency training, or teaching experience.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
License to practice full-scope of optometry in Texas; If license is not possessed, selected candidate must obtain optometry license for state of Texas by date of assignment.
Work Hours
Based on course assignment.
Physical Demands
None specified.

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