Full Time Faculty

ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY

Job Description

FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITION

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs

SALARY RANGE: $100K-$107K

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Clinical/Didactic Education:

· Precepts and monitors assigned student clinicians and residents in the Illinois Eye Institute

· Classroom and laboratory teaching as assigned by the Dean/Vice President of Academic Affairs

Patient Care:

· Delivers appropriate patient care and management according to clinical privileges granted by the Professional Standards Board

· Completes documentation and correspondence related to patient medical record in a timely manner

Scholarly Activity:

· Engages in activities to develop expertise as a scholar and educator

· Engages in activities to develop expertise as a clinical preceptor

· Engages in activities to develop expertise in patient care

· Develops and presents at professional meetings and conferences on a regular basis

· Contributes to the professional literature on a regular basis

· Attends continuing education to maintain standard of care and clinical privileges

Service Administration:

· Contributes to the College’s strategic initiatives through committee participation and other related activities

· Involvement in professional activities on a local and national level

· Attends scheduled faculty, service, and department meetings

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Possesses a Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE-accredited institution and is licensed or licensed eligible to practice in Illinois

· Residency training in Primary Care/Ocular Disease at an ACOE-accredited institution or five years equivalent experience is preferred

· Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required

· Successful credentialing through IEI Professional Standards Board

Effective Patient Care Skills

· Effective communication skills

· Attendance must be in accordance with College Policy and the IEI operating calendar

· Ability to meet deadlines regardless of circumstances or pressures

ICO offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include medical and dental plans, 403(b) with match, free on-site CE, license and medical malpractice reimbursement, generous PTO, sick and education days, FSA pre-tax plans, support for educational meetings, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. 

For inquiries, please contact Dr. Elyse Chaglasian, Associate Dean for Faculty (echaglas@ico.edu). Applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and the names and addresses of three professional references at www.ico.edu.