Clinical Adjunct Instructor-Ft. Worth Clinic (Temporary)

Clinical Adjunct Instructor-Ft. Worth Clinic (Temporary)UIW MissionPosition SummaryThe Clinical Affairs Department invites candidates for Clinical Adjunct within the Rosenberg School of Optometry (RSO) at the Fort Worth clinic. This temporary part-time faculty position will provide clinical patient care and oversee RSO Residents, Interns, and Students in clinical services within the RSO Clinical Network.The RSO Clinical Network includes the Ft. Worth Clinic. Clinical services provided can include the areas of Adult Care, Cornea and Contact Lenses, Dry Eye, Pediatric, Vision Therapy and Binocular Vision, Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation, Sports and Vision Enhancement, Ocular Disease and Retina Health, Low Vision and Rehabilitation, Vision Neurophysiology, and Peri-Operative.In all matters, Doctors are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission.This is a temporary position with an expected duration of May 21, 2025- May 29, 2025.Essential Functions• Perform clinical duties in the RSO Eye Care Clinical Network.• Oversee clinical interns performing vision exams (assessment of visual acuity, evaluation of external and internal eye health, detailed testing of eye movements to detect any issues involving the alignment of eyes, and dilated examination as necessary).• Finalize prescriptions, as necessary.• Refer patients, as necessary.• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.• Adhere to UIW policies and procedures, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.• Adhere to RSO Clinical policies and procedures including HIPPA Compliance.• Be available for office hours as determined by faculty and the dean.• Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, residents, interns, and students both in and outside the classroom.• Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.• Perform other duties as assigned.Job DutiesKnowledge Skills and Abilities• Ability to provide instruction as needed.• Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional technology and equipment into clinical services.• Willingness and flexibility to provide coverage on evenings and weekends as needed.• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.Required EducationOD from an accredited school or college of optometry.Required Work ExperienceCompletion of a residency/fellowship program or three (3) years of equivalent clinical experience.Preferred Qualifications• Advanced academic degree.• Prior experience in residency training.• Prior teaching experience.Required Certifications, Licenses or RegistrationsEligibility for licensure to practice the full scope of Optometry in Texas.Work HoursWork hours may very based on Clinical Assignment.Physical Demands• Ability to position, prepare, and assemble very small objects.• Ability to position machine controls using quick and precise adjustments.• Ability to observe details of objects at a close range (within a few feet away).• Ability to identify differences between colors, shades, and brightness.Posting Number: UN940POJob Type: Part TimeJob Category: FacultyDesired Start Date: 05/21/2025Position End Date (if temporary): 05/29/2025Reports To: Assistant Dean for Clinical AffairsSalary: Commensurate with experience.Open Date: 04/25/2025Close Date: 4/30/2025Open Until Filled: NoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantTo apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6180379UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).jeid-10e5a95763297444958c8c9efec651ba