Full Time Faculty

ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY

Job Description

FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITION

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs

SALARY RANGE:$100K-$107K

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Clinical/Didactic Education:

Precepts and monitors assigned student clinicians and residents in the Illinois Eye Institute

Classroom and laboratory teaching as assigned by the Dean/Vice President of Academic Affairs

Patient Care:

Delivers appropriate patient care and management according to clinical privileges granted by the Professional Standards Board

Completes documentation and correspondence related to patient medical record in a timely manner

Scholarly Activity:

Engages in activities to develop expertise as a scholar and educator

Engages in activities to develop expertise as a clinical preceptor

Engages in activities to develop expertise in patient care

Develops and presents at professional meetings and conferences on a regular basis

Contributes to the professional literature on a regular basis

Attends continuing education to maintain standard of care and clinical privileges

Service Administration:

Contributes to the Colleges strategic initiatives through committee participation and other related activities

Involvement in professional activities on a local and national level

Attends scheduled faculty service and department meetings

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Possesses a Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE-accredited institution and is licensed or licensed eligible to practice in Illinois

Residency training in Primary Care/Ocular Disease at an ACOE-accredited institution or five years equivalent experience is preferred

Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required

Successful credentialing through IEI Professional Standards Board

Effective Patient Care Skills

Effective communication skills

Attendance must be in accordance with College Policy and the IEI operating calendar

Ability to meet deadlines regardless of circumstances or pressures

ICO offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include medical and dental plans 403(b) with match free on-site CE license and medical malpractice reimbursement generous PTO sick and education days FSA pre-tax plans support for educational meetings and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

For inquiries please contact Dr. Elyse Chaglasian Associate Dean for Faculty (). Applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae letter of interest and the names and addresses of three professional references at .