Description

The Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU) is seeking an outstanding individual who can contribute to our strong teaching, clinical, and research programs. A diverse range of opportunities exist within our Doctor of Optometry and MS in Vision Science programs for individuals with a strong desire to educate the next generation of clinicians/scientists in an inter-professional setting, to collaborate and serve with respected colleagues, and to broaden the College’s abilities and reputation.

A full-time tenure track faculty position is open for an individual with expertise in Primary Care and Ocular Disease. The position reports to the Dean of Optometry.

This position will be primarily clinical with responsibilities providing patient care and teaching instructional laboratories. 

Faculty Duties and Responsibilities

Each faculty member is expected to participate actively in college life through their assigned responsibilities and by their individual actions to enhance ethics, standards, and service to others within the academic community. Faculty responsibilities may include but is not limited to teaching, student advising, faculty mentoring, research and scholarship, participation in governance, service to the institution, community and professional service, and administrative duties.

Successful applicants will join a diverse and dynamic faculty who are committed to the highest standards of clinical training and research, as well as service to the profession and the community.

The faculty rank and compensation will be based on the candidates’ experience and track record.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSI­­BILITIES

• Be able to manage anterior segment and posterior segment pathology.
• Be able to perform and interpret diagnostic instrumentation such as optical coherence tomography, ultrasonography and perimetry.
• Some experience or knowledge with injections and lasers is preferred.
• Have experience in teaching, clinical practice, and scholarship at a level appropriate for appointment.
• Develop and practice effective teaching strategies that foster success in students.
• Participate in the course coordination, development and/or selection of course materials, equipment, and technology that will enhance offerings of the College of Optometry program.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific literature and academic publications.
• Demonstration of ethical conduct, professionalism, interpersonal and leadership skills, and management abilities

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

• A Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE accredited institution.
• Successful completion of an accredited residency in Primary Care or Ocular Disease and/or gained years of clinical experience within these areas of optometry.
• Be eligible for licensure with diagnostic, therapeutic topical and non-topical pharmaceutical agents in California.
• Be eligible for credentialing and privileging in compliance with Southern California College of Optometry standards at Ketchum Health.
• An active DEA license is preferred.