Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice

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Job Title:

Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice

Department:

Optometry | Academics

The College of Optometry at The Ohio State University invites applications for one or more Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice positions. These associated- faculty roles support the College’s clinical, teaching, and service missions through patient care and clinical education of students.

Faculty in this role will provide high‑quality patient care consistent with current standards of optometric practice while serving as clinical attendings for student interns. The primary clinical assignment will be within the Primary Care Service, with potential opportunities to contribute to other specialty services—such as Contact Lens or Community Outreach Care—based on the candidate’s training, interests, and clinic needs. Duties may include patient care at the main campus clinic or satellite clinics, oversight of student clinicians, and/or delivery of clinical laboratory instruction.

Candidates may also engage in scholarly and professional development activities, which may include peer‑reviewed publications, poster presentations, case reports, lectures, and the pursuit of a fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in clinical education, patient care, and service to the profession.

Up to 0.8 FTE is available across these positions. Final FTE distribution will be determined based on candidate availability and clinic needs, and multiple hires may be made from this posting. Individual hires may assume smaller portions of the total available FTE depending on their availability. Annual salary will also be prorated based on FTE commitment upon hire.

Performance Objectives

• •Provide high‑quality patient care in accordance with current standards of optometric practice.
• •Deliver clinical instruction and supervision to student interns in assigned services, primarily the Primary Care Service.
• •Contribute to additional specialty services (e.g., Contact Lens, Community Outreach Care) as appropriate based on credentials and clinic needs.
• •Participate in teaching activities, including clinical laboratory instruction when assigned.
• •Engage in scholarship or professional development activities such as publications, presentations, case reports, and the pursuit of a fellowship in the AAO.
• •Support the academic, clinical, and service missions of the College of Optometry.
• •Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and administrators to advance patient care and student learning.

Education and Experience Requirements

• •OD degree from an accredited school or college of optometry
• •Completion of an optometry residency or equivalent clinical experience
• •Eligibility for Ohio optometry licensure (therapeutic licensure required before start date)

The salary for these positions will be dependent on the candidate's FTE and will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

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How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Required application materials must include:

• •Cover letter
• •Curriculum Vita (CV)

Additional Information:

The College

The Ohio State University College of Optometry is nationally recognized for its excellence in optometric education, clinical training, and vision research. The College delivers a comprehensive curriculum that blends a strong scientific foundation with leadership development and the most extensive business education among optometry programs, preparing graduates to be exceptional clinicians and problem-solvers. Its renowned Buckeye Advantage includes consistently high board passage rates and opportunities for students to personalize their education through advanced degrees and diverse clinical experiences. The College fosters a supportive, student-centered environment and maintains a deep commitment to improving vision care through impactful teaching, research, and community engagement.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

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