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Position Details

Position Information Position Title Associate Clinical Professor UIW Mission University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good. Position Summary The Rosenberg School of Optometry invites full-time, non-tenure track, faculty candidates for Associate Clinical Professor. The Associate Clinical Professor is expected to conduct classroom and clinical laboratory teaching in optometry theory and the clinical examination course series, consistent with the department’s needs. This position may have responsibilities in the areas of ocular disease, pediatrics, and / or low vision. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service, and professional activities. Benefits UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life / AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility. Essential Functions

• Perform clinical duties in RSO Eye Care Clinics.
• Participate in curriculum development and advancement of the respective program.
• Prepare course outlines based on approved departmental syllabi.
• Prepare and deliver consistent, interactive course lectures that align with curriculum goals.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
• Prepare timely and meaningful exams, projects, and assessments for assigned courses.
• Advise and mentor students; provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours.
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook and Clinical policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
• Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
• Perform regular scholarly research and publication.
• Provide service to the respective department, college, university, community, and profession.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Required Education OD from an accredited School or College of Optometry.

Required Work Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations Licensure to practice full-scope Optometry in Texas; if a license is not possessed, the selected candidate must obtain an optometry license for the state of Texas by the date of assignment. Work Hours Based on the course assignment. Physical Demands