"Adjunct Instructor - Pediatric Clinical Faculty (Part-Time)"

Summary of Position:

This position will initially involve in-person patient care at an MCO external clinic location (Flint, MI) two days per week and work in collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education and external partners to develop a patient base that will support future resident and/or externship education. This position will be responsible for clinic growth and development in coordination with Assistant Dean of Clinical Education and external partners. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at an approved Ferris site. 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 for this position is December 2025. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if 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 pediatric or community health residency experience and 2 years of related clinical experience with a pediatric focus. In lieu of pediatric or community health residency, must have 3 years of related clinical experience with a pediatric focus.

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
• Bending
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:

Previous experience supervising and training optometry interns; previous education or experience in business management and/or healthcare administration and/or evidence of pediatric clinical work experience beyond residency. Have completed a fellowship (FAAO, FOVDRA, etc.) or equivalent certifications.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Deliver eyecare to a pediatric patient population in a community health setting. Responsible for clinic growth and development in coordination with Assistant Dean of Clinical Education and external partners. Educate fourth year clinical externs and/or residents once clinic has an established patient base to support educational activities. Evaluate externs’ and/or residents’ clinical proficiency once these groups are assigned to the clinic. Coordinate with the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education and external partners on matters involving clinical education. Mentor and train clinical support staff in collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education and external partners. Clinical faculty have professional responsibilities in patient care and clinical instruction, which may include being accessible to students outside of regular clinical assignment hours and 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. Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:

Responsible for creating and/or evaluating operational and patient care outcomes metrics. May need to provide opticianry services in support of ancillary clinical staff.

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. Must be able to proficiently utilize EHR system.

Required Documents:

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

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:

October 27, 2025

Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes