Clinical Faculty

JOB SUMMARY

Full-time faculty position teaching and providing patient care in one or more of the College’s clinical facilities.  Supports the mission of Southern College of Optometry to educate the very best possible healthcare providers while working alongside renowned clinical faculty.

Generous employee benefits package to include: health, dental, life, and both short and long-term disability insurance; student loan repayment program, in addition to any potential federal loan forgiveness benefit of working for a non-profit entity; retirement contributions without the requirement to match; state and federal licensure/certification coverage along with AOA/TAOP membership payment; generous paid time off in addition to academic year holidays; additional support for advanced degrees; continuing education package and conference travel stipends; relocation assistance, trailing-spouse support and more.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Clinical Education

Provides clinical education to interns participating in the comprehensive eye health and vision care of contact lens patients; employs effective teaching methods and assesses feedback for continual improvement of teaching effectiveness; precepts and monitors assigned interns providing timely feedback through direct interaction and Electronic Clinical Grading System.  May participate in some didactic / laboratory activities.

Patient Care

Delivers full-scope, problem-focused patient care as a TN licensed optometric physician in one of the largest clinical settings in the state.  Maintains clinical privileges as outlined and granted by the Vice President for Clinical Programs.  Completes electronic health record documentation and related patient care activities in compliance with governing standards and in a timely manner. Works closely with referral care managers to ensure timely coordination of care.

Scholarship

Continues to pursue academic attainment, engaging in activities to develop expertise as a scholar and educator.   Contributes to the body of professional knowledge through scholarly activities such as clinical research and contributions to professional literature.

Service

Demonstrates a personal commitment to service through active participation in SCO service events, college priorities including committee participation, and service to greater optometric community.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Education 

Doctor of Optometry degree required. Optometric Residency preferred. Licensed in TN or must have the ability to obtain a TN license with the highest current scope of practice applicable.

Experience

A minimum of 10 years of experience practicing Optometry comparable to the experience obtained in an Optometric Residency may be considered in lieu of proof of residency training. While experience with teaching and research is desired, clinical faculty must demonstrate the ability and desire to function as an educator to fulfill the mission of Southern College of Optometry.

Each advancement in rank represents enhanced experience and advancing competence in teaching, increased contribution to the body of optometric scholarly work, and continued exposure to increasing depth of service to the school or profession.

Salary and rank commensurate with experience and skill set.  

NOTE: RESIDENCY PREFERRED. CANDIDATES WILLING TO GROW INTO DIDACTIC AND/OR LAB INSTRUCTORS ARE PREFERRED.

Southern College of Optometry is committed to preparing future generations of our nation’s optometrists to serve diverse patients and communities in the United States and around the world. In support of our mission to “educate the best possible healthcare providers,” SCO values the strengths that diversity and inclusion bring to the educational and healthcare experiences of our students.

SCO does not discriminate on any basis within our educational programs or in our employment practices. Our success as an academic institution requires an ongoing commitment to fostering an accepting and inclusive campus atmosphere because we recognize that each individual deserves to feel included and respected.