COMPANY INFORMATION

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUoHP) is a rapidly growing, regionally accredited, graduate healthcare institution located in beautiful Provo, Utah. RMUoHP values being Learning-Centered, Authentic, Collaborative, Evidence-Based, Service-Oriented, Inclusive, and Trustworthy. These core values contribute to our unique and family-oriented university culture.

The Mission of RMUoHP is to educate current and future healthcare professionals for outcomes-oriented, evidence-based practice. The University demonstrates mission fulfillment through the quality of its education and success of its students in academic programs that develop leaders skilled in clinical inquiry and prepared to effect healthcare change.

POSITION PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The mission of the Doctor of Optometry program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is to prepare skilled optometric physicians as leaders and role models who define excellence in optometric medicine, are deeply committed to competent and respectful patient care, ethical and impactful scientific research, and who are engaged in compassionate public service that improves the health of the diverse communities in which they serve.

Faculty members of the College of Optometry have academic, instruction, service, practice and/or scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission of the College of Optometry. Faculty members participate in university governance and assist in planning, coordinating, facilitating, administering, and monitoring all activities related to the Optometry program.

The University is accepting applications for open faculty positions within the College of Optometry. Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is in the process of seeking preliminary approval by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) to open a College of Optometry and is not currently recruiting or enrolling students. The anticipated opening date for the College is 2023, dependent on receiving approval by the ACOE.

Inquiries about the eventual accreditation of a proposed professional optometric degree program should be directed to the Director, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education, American Optometric Association, 243 North Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141.

1. Communication

1. Maintain optimal communication with administration, faculty, students and community partners regarding university and program initiatives.

2. Student Instruction and Curriculum Management

1. Participate in program curriculum and course design, assessment, and evaluation.
2. Participate in student admission, progression, and advisement activities.
3. Prepare class materials using best practices in optometric education.
4. Provide direct student instruction in online, on-site, and clinical settings.

3. Governance

1. Initiate, adopt, evaluate and advance the program’s mission, goals and outcomes of the College of Optometry and the University.
2. Provide opportunity for students and peers to evaluate teaching effectiveness.
3. Evaluate and recommend faculty members for promotion.
4. Participate in department meetings and other University events.

4. Scholarship and/or Practice

1. Engage in scholarly activities commensurate with appointment and rank.
2. Maintain a clinical practice commensurate with licensure and appropriate for appointment and rank.

5. Leadership and Service

1. Serve on program, university, state, and national committees that are appropriate for their rank and experience.
2. Participate in professional and community activities for the purpose of bringing education, service, and research together for the improvement of health care delivery.
3. Accept opportunities for membership on standing and ad-hoc committees of the program and University as elected or appointed.

6. Accreditation

1. Attend and participate in Optometry Program accreditation meetings, visits and preparatory events as assigned by the Dean.

7. Faculty Development

1. Attend, make satisfactory progress and/or successfully complete any Faculty Development programs offered by or sponsored by Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions as assigned by the Dean, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and/or Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Certification:

Required Knowledge:

Experience Required:

Skills & Abilities:

BENEFITS

RMUoHP offers a competitive benefits package for part-time employees that includes:

• 401(k) matching program
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Two floating holidays including a cultural and diversity appreciation day
• Wellness and Mental Health resources
• And more!

MORE DETAILS

Job Type: Part Time

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

The University is located in Utah with easy access to hiking trails, world-renowned ski resorts, national parks, zip lines, and more!

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Furthermore, RMUoHP understands the importance of being inclusive as it is one of the University’s Core Values. By honoring our differences and similarities, we strengthen institutional and community connections. For these reasons, the University is especially interested in and strongly encourages qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our academic community to apply.