Assistant/Associate Professor - College of Optometry (12 mos. Tenure-track)

About the role

The Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position.

Responsibilities

• Develop in the areas of patient care, didactic teaching, advising, scholarly/professional activities, and service.
• Teach primarily in clinic, with additional responsibilities in the laboratory and classroom.
• Foster a meaningful learning experience for our students; faculty are expected to be student-oriented, advise, and integrate current technology into the learning environment.
• Engage students outside the classroom, support and expand our existing academic initiatives, and mentor students beyond a traditional academic advising role.
• Engage in scholarly/professional activities and participate in department, college, and university committees.
• Teach full-time during the 12-month academic year.
• Serve on program committees and represent the program(s) on College and University committees.
• Collaborate with faculty on curriculum development, assessment, and quality assurance.
• Maintain records and conduct assessments and advising in accordance with policies and procedures developed by the university, college, school, department, and/or program.
• Perform duties in accordance with established University policies.
• Act as liaison between the program and professional organizations through active, individual involvement and, potentially, as the program-appointed representative.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

Requirements

• Hold the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree.
• Have completed a residency or other graduate degree in vision science or other healthcare discipline.
• Have at least one year of residency experience, or 3 years of consistent clinical experience post-graduation if no residency was completed, or commensurate work/professional experience.
• Have a Michigan optometry license with DPA and TPA certifications, and be eligible for appointment to the clinical staff of the college.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Skills

• Experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.).

Pay

$100,000-$109,999 Assistant Professor, $110,000-$112,000 Associate Professor. Salary commensurate with education, experience, and other requirements.

Schedule

Full-Time

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.).