Assistant Professor- IL- Pediatrics & Vision Therapy- Chicago College of Optometry

Responsibilities

• Teaching: Developing and delivering lectures and/or laboratories for the area of specialty and related areas, as assigned.
• Embracing and Enhancing Didactic Philosophies: Maintaining and expanding the high quality clinical practice environment for optometry students on rotation.
• Maintaining and Growing the Program: Precepting students on clinical rotation at the Midwestern University Eye Institute- Downers Service.
• Interdisciplinary Practice: 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.
• Service Activities: Working closely together with all optometry and ophthalmology faculty to provide a complete range of eye and vision care services.
• Led Leadership Roles: Participating in leadership roles in state, regional, and national optometry organizations.
• Committee Participation: Participating in college and University committees, as assigned.
• Scholarly Activity: Participating in College and University service 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

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE-accredited institution.
• Completed an ACOE-accredited residency.
• Eligible for an Illinois optometric license.
• Primary eye care clinical expertise is also required.

Contact Information

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