ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITIONS: PEDIATRICS, PRIMARY CARE/OCULAR DISEASE, OPHTHALMIC OPTICS

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITIONS: PEDIATRICS, PRIMARY CARE/OCULAR DISEASE, OPHTHALMIC OPTICS

Full-time non-tenure track faculty positions

Chicago College of Optometry in Downers Grove, IL

Responsibilities:

a)  Teaching

• Developing and delivering lectures and/or laboratories for related areas, as assigned
• Embracing and enhancing the didactic philosophies in the O.D. program;
• Maintaining and expanding the high quality clinical practice environment for optometry students on rotation;
• Precepting students on clinical rotation at the Midwestern University Eye Institute;

b)  Service

• Helping to maintain and grow the state of the art optometry program with a strong interdisciplinary focus that meets the needs of patients in the surrounding community; is efficient, patient friendly, and cost-effective;
• Working closely together with all optometry and ophthalmology faculty to provide a complete range of eye and vision care services;
• Participating in leadership roles in state, regional, and national optometry organizations;

• Participating on College and University committees, as assigned;
• Participating in College and University service activities.

c)   Scholarly activity

Engaging in research and scholarly activity, including presentations at scientific meetings, research, and publication in peer reviewed journals sufficient to qualify for academic advancement in a non-tenure or tenure track position.

Qualifications:  Candidates must possess a Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE-accredited institution, must have completed an ACOE-accredited residency, and must be eligible for an Illinois optometric state license. Primary eye care clinical expertise is also required.

Contact information:  Interested applicants should apply online at www.midwestern.edu.  Application packet should include CV and letter of interest. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Melissa Suckow, Dean;  msucko@midwestern.edu.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veterans status, in accord with 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a).