Faculty, College of Optometry

Overview:
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) is seeking a faculty member to join our College of Optometry. As a faculty member, you will play a critical role in educating and preparing the next generation of optometric physicians. Your strong interest in clinical and didactic instruction will prepare skilled optometric physicians as leaders and role models who define excellence in optometric medicine throughout their careers.
Responsibilities:

* Maintain optimal communication with administration, faculty, students, and community partners regarding university and program initiatives. * Participate in program curriculum and course design, assessment, and evaluation. * Participate in student admission, progression, and advisement activities. * Prepare class materials using best practices in optometric education. * Provide direct student instruction online and on-site in clinical settings. * Initiate, adopt, evaluate, and advance the program's mission, goals, and outcomes of the College of Optometry and the University. * Provide opportunities for students and peers to evaluate teaching effectiveness. * Evaluate and recommend faculty members for promotion. * Participate in all department meetings and other University events. Serve on program, University, state, and national committees appropriate to their rank and experience. * Participate in professional and community activities to bring education, service, and research together to improve healthcare delivery.
Qualifications:

* A doctorate in optometry and residency/fellowship OR three (3) years of full-time clinical experience in substitution of residency/fellowship is required. * Must be eligible to obtain licensure in the state of Utah. * Have an interest in teaching one of the curriculum areas: ocular disease, systemic disease, neuro-optometry, glaucoma, pediatrics, and binocular vision. * Active in local, state, and/or national optometric organizations (preferred). * Prior experience in teaching at a College of Optometry (preferred). * Demonstrate knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting contemporary optometric education.
Benefits:

* Complete comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

* Basic and voluntary life insurance

* Short and long-term disability

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* 401(K) retirement plans with employer contributions

* Financial wellness program

* Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay

* An on-site center with 24/7 badge access

* Education assistance program