"Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry, Dry Eye Management (Per Diem or Part-Time)"

Description

The New England College of Optometry (NECO) prepares the next generation of eye care providers, educators, and innovators through a rigorous curriculum and extensive clinical experiences. NECO graduates compassionate and skilled optometrists prepared to practice in diverse settings. Located in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay, the College is a small, independent graduate institution that currently enrolls students from 34 states and 8 countries. The College has its primary didactic teaching location at 424 Beacon Street, Boston and an additional Clinical Training Center located within the largest of its three owned and operated eye clinics (Boston-Commonwealth).

The NECO Clinical Network is the patient care and clinical education subsidiary of the New England College of Optometry and encompasses a wide network of local, national and international sites throughout which our students do their clinical training. As one of the largest providers of optometric services in Massachusetts, our faculty and students provide optometric services to nearly 90,000 patients annually in more than 43 locations, including many of Greater Boston’s community health centers. 

NECO is seeking applications for a highly motivated and experienced Optometrist to join our team in dry eye management. The chosen candidate will have the opportunity to provide clinical care within a collaborative environment at NECO Center for Eye Care (NCEC) Commonwealth. This position offers the opportunity to lead and further develop the currently established dry eye practice through the use of advanced diagnostic tools and treatment technology. We are seeking an individual who is deeply passionate about all aspects of dry eye management and clinical teaching. as they will play a vital role in equipping tomorrow's optometrists with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver exceptional eye care. In addition to patient care, the position includes the opportunity for clinical teaching and enables the incumbent to impart the principles of dry eye management, to future optometrists. 

New England College of Optometry is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. 

NECO will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law. 

Requirements

 Qualifications include an OD degree with TPA licensure in Massachusetts, advanced professional credentials such as residency training or equivalent clinical experience, appropriate credentials for a faculty appointment, and an active commitment to excellence in patient care and teaching. Experience in dry eye management with the use of advanced treatment approaches preferred.