Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice

Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice# Careers## Clinical Assistant Professor of PracticeApply: Columbus Campus: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R161863Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required. 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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. Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package. **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. Grounded in Ohio State University’s Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression. Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow. The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the ighest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available. More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here. Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.## Location:Optometry Clinic (1041)## Position Type:Term (Fixed Term)## Scheduled Hours:32## **Shift:**First ShiftThe Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas. What Ohio State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make a real difference to people. Our size, breadth, geography, history and standard of excellence position us to drive the future of higher education. We believe that the university should be a place where people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. As such, finalists for any faculty position that carries tenure must sign an authorization and disclosure form, which will allow current or prior employer(s) to share information to the University regarding any findings of employment-related misconduct or disciplinary proceedings against a candidate and/or any pending investigations related to alleged misconduct. Such information shall include findings and pending investigations with respect to sexual harassment, violence, or harassment; research misconduct; financial fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct; and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a candidate’s employer’s policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may reasonably be expected to affect a candidate’s appointment. If the University becomes aware of any past finding of misconduct or pending investigations that were not disclosed, Ohio State will treat that as a serious omission and reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment.***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.*** #J-18808-Ljbffr Ohio State University