Adjunct Instructor - Clinical Faculty (Part-Time)

Benefits: Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Adjunct Faculty

FLSA: Exempt

Temporary/Continuing: Continuing

Part-Time/Full-Time: Part-Time

Union Group: N/A

Term of Position: Less than 9 month

At Will/Just Cause: At Will

Summary of Position: Provide in-person clinical teaching and patient care at the University Eye Center campus clinic (Big Rapids). The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to provide clinical education on a semester-by-semester basis. Compensation for the position is determined by degree held, residency, experience and certifications. See Tiered schedule information: Tier 1 ($53.97/hour) Optometry (O.D. Degree) without Residency; and 2 years' experience Tier 2 ($61.97/hour) Optometry (O.D. Degree) with Residency; and 3 years' experience; and Fellowship (FAAO, FOVDRA, etc.) or equivalent certifications Tier 3 ($69.97/hour) Optometry (O.D. Degree) with Residency; and 5 years' experience; and Fellowship; and national professional organization lectures/posters and/or other published works. The anticipated start date is September 2025 and remains ongoing as needed.

Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Education: At the time of appointment, the applicant must hold the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree.

Required Work Experience: At least one year of residency experience or have at least 2 years in patient care work experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications: At the time of appointment, the applicant must have or be eligible for a Michigan optometry license with DPA and TPA certifications for appointment to the college's clinical staff.

Physical Demands:

• Office Environment
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Previous experience supervising and training optometry interns.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Perform duties in patient care and clinical instruction. Clinical faculty have professional responsibilities in patient care and clinical instruction which may include being accessible to students outside of regular clinical assignment hours, participation in traditional functions that have academic significance, which includes assessing students' clinical proficiency in accordance with university systems and guidelines. Clinical faculty are required to provide in-person instruction. Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives. Participate in related FSU and/or college specific training and development activities. Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:

Skills and Abilities: Applicant must possess excellent clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Certification/License

Optional Documents: Other Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Optometry (O.D. Degree). Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. License (REQUIRED): Please attach copy of current O.D. license or proof of eligibility as described in the Required Licenses and Certifications section. Other Additional Document (OPTIONAL): Residency certificate or fellowship or other certifications. Applicants are advised to clearly detail in their application materials all applicable: education, residency, fellowship, years of clinical experience, and scholarly activities.

Initial Application Review Date: August 25, 2025

Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes

Posting Close Date:

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