Perform assigned clinical teaching and scholarship duties in adherence to the College mission.Provide quality patient care consistent with current accepted standards of practice. Provide clinical education for student interns as a clinical attending in assigned services as appropriate based on credentials.Clinical rotation will mostly be in Primary Vision Care Service but attending in other specialty clinics (e.g., contact lens and advance ocular care) may be possible. May be assigned to provide clinical laboratory instruction. Looking for a candidate who will be an enthusiastic member of the clinical care team. Encouraged to obtain fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry, publishing (poster presentations, journal articles, case reports), and lecturing (continuing education lectures, guest lectures at OSU College of Optometry). Must complete required trainings and maintain compliance with all college and university policies and regulations.
Education and Experience Requirements
Required: Optometry Degree; must be licensed to practice in the state of Ohio
Desired: Residency Training or equivalent experience; experience in didactic or clinical teaching; advanced degree
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Clinical-Assistant-Professor-of-Practice_R92536-1. Application materials must include an electronic version cover letter, current curriculum vitae.
Required:
Cover letter
Curriculum Vita (CV)
The College
The Ohio State University College of Optometry, a recognized leader in optometric education, clinical research and patient care, is seeking a skilled clinician to join our clinical care faculty.
The Ohio State University is one of Americas largest and most comprehensive academic teaching and research institutions. As Ohios best and the nations 16th ranked public university, Ohio State is further recognized by a top-rated academic medical center and a premier cancer hospital and research center. The College of Optometry has clinics within the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and other sites throughout the region. Columbus is as robust as the university with a diverse community and economy, serving as the capital of Ohio. It is the 15th largest city in the United States with a continuously growing population of nearly 1 million residents. Cultural and recreational opportunities abound, housing costs are low and schools are outstanding. More information on the college and University is available at http://www.optometry.osu.edu.
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
The Ohio State UniversitysShared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. Founded in 1870, Ohio State is a world-class public research university and the leading comprehensive teaching and research institution in the state of Ohio. With more than 63,000 students (including 57,000 in Columbus), the Wexner Medical Center, 14 colleges, 80 centers and 175 majors, the university offers its students tremendous breadth and depth of opportunity in the liberal arts, the sciences and the professions.