Open Rank, Tenured/Tenure Track, PhD or OD/PhD - Optometric Medicine

This full-time, tenure-track faculty position involves teaching in classroom, laboratory, and possibly clinical settings (depending on terminal degree(s)); course development and assessment; and supervision and mentoring of optometry students. The faculty member will engage in scholarly activity consistent with rank and tenure expectations, participate in institutional service and governance, and represent the College in professional and community settings. Additional responsibilities include supporting accreditation efforts, modeling professionalism and ethical conduct, and performing other duties as assigned by College of Optometric Medicine administration.

Interested candidates should complete an application, submit a cover letter describing qualifications, teaching interests and alignment with the mission, curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation and contact information for at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Start date is projected to be on or after July 1, 2026.

Rank will be awarded based on qualifications.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited institution
• Eligibility for optometry licensure in North Carolina, if additional advanced degree includes an OD
• Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, or supervise at the doctoral/professional level
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Commitment to excellence