Clinical Adjunct-Rosenberg School of Optometry (Part-time Faculty)

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX, USA

Published: 9/5/2024

Faculty

Part Time

Clinical Adjunct-Rosenberg School of Optometry (Part-time Faculty)

UIW Mission

Position Summary
The Clinical Affairs Department invites candidates for Clinical Adjunct within the Rosenberg School of Optometry (RSO). This part-time faculty position will provide clinical patient care and oversee RSO Residents, Interns, and Students in clinical services within the RSO Clinical Network.

The RSO Clinical Network includes the UIW Eye and Vision Care, Bowden Eye Care and Health Institute, and the CommuniCare West Campus UIW Eye Clinic. Clinical services provided include the areas of Adult Care, Cornea and Contact Lenses, Dry Eye, Pediatric, Vision Therapy and Binocular Vision, Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation, Sports and Vision Enhancement, Ocular Disease and Retina Health, Low Vision and Rehabilitation, Vision Neurophysiology, and Peri-Operative.

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 as assigned.

This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty in designated area as needed during the academic year.

Essential Functions

Perform clinical duties in the RSO Eye Care Clinical Network.
Oversee clinical interns performing vision exams (assessment of visual acuity, evaluation of external and internal eye health, detailed testing of eye movements to detect any issues involving the alignment of eyes, and dilated examination as necessary).
Finalize prescriptions, as necessary.
Refer patients, as necessary.
Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
Adhere to UIW policies and procedures, 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.
Adhere to RSO Clinical policies and procedures including HIPPA Compliance.
Be available for office hours as determined by faculty and the dean.
Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, residents, interns, and students both in and outside the classroom.
Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to provide instruction as needed.
Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional technology and equipment into clinical services.
Willingness and flexibility to provide coverage on evenings and weekends as needed.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education
OD from an accredited school or college of optometry.

Required Work Experience
Completion of a residency/fellowship program or three (3) years of equivalent clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced academic degree.
Prior experience in residency training.
Prior teaching experience.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
Eligibility for licensure to practice the full scope of Optometry in Texas.

Work Hours
Work hours may very based on Clinical Assignment.

Physical Demands

Ability to position, prepare, and assemble very small objects.
Ability to position machine controls using quick and precise adjustments.
Ability to observe details of objects at a close range (within a few feet away).
Ability to identify differences between colors, shades, and brightness.

Posting Number: UN884PO
Job Type: Part Time
Job Category: Faculty
Desired Start Date: 09/16/2024
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Open Date: 09/03/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/26678

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).