| Position Title: | Adjunct - Clinical (Part-Time) | |
| Location: | Big Rapids (Main Campus) | |
| Department: | 36200 - Optometry Clinic Instruction | |
| Advertised Salary: | Tier 1: $55.59; Tier 2: $63.83; Tier 3: $72.07 per hour, determined by: education, residency, fellowship, years of clinical experience, and scholarly activities. The hourly rate will be evaluated and determined by MCO in accordance with defined criteria. | |
Benefits:
| Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Adjunct Faculty | |
| FLSA: | Exempt | |
| Temporary/Continuing: | Temporary | |
| Part-Time/Full-Time: | Part-Time | |
| Union Group: | N/A | |
| Term of Position: | 12 Month | |
| At Will/Just Cause: | Just Cause | |
| Summary of Position: | Provide in-person clinical teaching and patient care at the University Eye Center campus clinic (Big Rapids). The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment.
This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to provide clinical education on a semester-by-semester basis.
Compensation:
Tier* Compensation Range/ Education/training/ Work Experience/ Scholarly
Tier 1 ($55.59/hour) Optometry (O.D. Degree) without Residency; and 2 years experience
Tier 2 ($63.83/hour) Optometry (O.D. Degree) with Residency ; and 3 years experience; OR Fellowship (FAAO, FOVDRA, etc.) or equivalent
Tier 3 ($72.07/hour) Optometry (O.D. Degree) with Residency; and 5 years experience; and Fellowship/certification; and national professional organization lectures/posters and/or other published works
The anticipated start date of this position is October 2026; however, this is an estimated date and can be revised as needed. It will remain ongoing as needed. | |
| Position Type: | Faculty - Temporary & Continuing | |
| Required Education: | At the time of appointment, the applicant must hold the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree. | |
| Required Work Experience: | At least one year of residency experience or have at least 2 years in patient care work experience. | |
| Required Licenses and Certifications: | At the time of appointment, the applicant must have or be eligible for a Michigan optometry license with DPA and TPA certifications for appointment to the college's clinical staff. | |
| Physical Demands: | - Office Environment
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Standing
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: | Previous experience supervising and training optometry interns. | |
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | Perform duties in patient care and clinical instruction.
Clinical faculty have professional responsibilities in patient care and clinical instruction, which may include being accessible to students outside regular clinical assignment hours and participating in traditional functions of academic significance, such as assessing students' clinical proficiency in accordance with university systems and guidelines. Clinical faculty are required to provide in-person instruction.
Participate in related FSU and/or college-specific training and development activities.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. | |
| Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: | | |
| Skills and Abilities: | Applicant must possess excellent clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life exper
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