Assistant Professor- IL- Primary Care- Chicago College of Optometry

Responsibilities:

Candidates are expected to be highly knowledgeable in the field of Primary Eye Care who can develop and teach courses and/or laboratories in the subject area. The candidate must also be able to provide direct patient care and clinical instruction to professional students as well as residents and be involved in interdisciplinary practice with other educational professionals. Candidates must be willing to actively participate in curricular assessment professional development student counseling and service activities within the college university and the scientific community. Successful candidates are also expected to be involved in research and scholarly activities and have a sincere commitment to optometric education community service and patient care. Primary duties include but are not limited to:

a) Teaching

• Developing and delivering lectures and/or laboratories for primary eye care and 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; and
• Precepting students on clinical rotation at the Midwestern University Eye Institute- Downers

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 in college and University committees as assigned; and
• Participating in College and University service

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 track

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 license. Primary eye care clinical expertise is also required.

Contact information: Interested applicants should apply online at and include a curriculum vitae and aletter of interest. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Brianne Hobbs OD PhD FAAO Dean and Professor Chicago College of Optometry 555 31^st Street Downers Grove IL 60515; e-mail:

Midwestern University is a private not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses one in Downers Grove Illinois and the other in Glendale Arizona. More than 6000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine dentistry pharmacy physician assistant studies physical therapy occupational therapy nurse anesthesia cardiovascular perfusion podiatry optometry clinical psychology speech language pathology biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning respect for all members of the health care team service interdisciplinary scholarly activity and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance short/long-term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care accounts. We offer a work-life balance with a competitive time off package including paid holidays sick/flex days personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan tuition reimbursement child care subsidy reimbursement program identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past current or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class in accord withall federal state and local laws and regulations. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

Required Experience:

Junior IC