Faculty Optometrist Position The Arizona College of Optometry seeks a faculty optometrist with expertise in neurorehabilitation, acquired brain injury, vision therapy, binocular vision, and/or pediatrics. The successful candidate will contribute to didactic instruction, clinical education, interdisciplinary patient care, and scholarly activity within the Eye and Therapy Institutes.
Responsibilities:- Teaching & Clinical Education
- Teach didactic courses and/or laboratories in neuro-optometry, vision therapy, pediatrics, and related areas, as assigned
- Provide clinical instruction and precept professional students and residents in primary care and specialty clinics, including ABI, vision therapy including sports vision, pediatrics and others as assigned
- Support and enhance a high-quality clinical learning environment through innovative, student-centered teaching approaches aligned with the O.D. program's educational philosophy
- Mentor and support students and residents through individualized instruction, feedback, and professional development
- Clinical & Interdisciplinary Care
- Deliver patient-centered optometric care with a strong interdisciplinary focus, collaborating with therapy and medical professionals
- Contribute to the development and growth of neuro-optometric, vision therapy, sports vision and ABI services that meet community needs
- Service & Scholarship
- Participate in curricular assessment, student advising, faculty development, and college/university service
- Engage in scholarly activity, including research, presentations, and publications
- Contribute to professional service at the state, regional, or national level
- Educational Philosophy & Faculty Culture
The College of Optometry values faculty who are engaged educators, innovative thinkers, and committed mentors. Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for student learning, embrace innovative and evidence-based teaching methods, and contribute to a collaborative, supportive educational environment. Faculty are expected to actively support students' professional growth, contribute ideas that advance the curriculum, and engage in continuous improvement of teaching and clinical education.
Qualifications:- RequiredDoctor of Optometry (O.D.) from an ACOE-accredited institution
- Completion of an ACOE-accredited residency in neuro-optometry, binocular vision/vision therapy, pediatrics, or related area
- Eligibility for Arizona optometric licensure
- PreferredClinical or scholarly experience in acquired brain injury, neurorehabilitation, and interdisciplinary care with some interest in Sports Vision
- Teaching experience in professional or residency education
- Demonstrated commitment to student success, collaboration, and continuous improvement in optometric education
