What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor in Primary Care and Ocular Disease position at Marshall B. Ketchum University?
Description
The Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU) is seeking an outstanding individual who can contribute to our strong teaching, clinical, and research programs. A diverse range of opportunities exist within our Doctor of Optometry and MS in Vision Science programs for individuals with a strong desire to educate the next generation of clinicians/scientists in an inter-professional setting, to collaborate and serve with respected colleagues, and to broaden the College’s abilities and reputation.
A full-time tenure track faculty position is open for an individual with expertise in Primary Care and Ocular Disease. The position reports to the Dean of Optometry.
This position will be primarily clinical with responsibilities providing patient care and teaching instructional laboratories.
Faculty Duties And Responsibilities
Each faculty member is expected to participate actively in college life through their assigned responsibilities and by their individual actions to enhance ethics, standards, and service to others within the academic community. Faculty responsibilities may include but is not limited to teaching, student advising, faculty mentoring, research and scholarship, participation in governance, service to the institution, community and professional service, and administrative duties.
Successful applicants will join a diverse and dynamic faculty who are committed to the highest standards of clinical training and research, as well as service to the profession and the community.
The faculty rank and compensation will be based on the candidates’ experience and track record.
Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SEE YOURSELF HERE
Located on a beautiful, seven-acre campus in Fullerton, California, MBKU is an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution. MBKU is home to the Southern California College of Optometry, the School of PA Studies and College of Pharmacy. MBKU owns and operates three health care centers at their clinical teaching facility, Ketchum Health, providing a vision center and PA medical clinic practice in Orange County and second vision center in Los Angeles.
A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1904
In 1904, Marshall B. Ketchum, MD, opened the Los Angeles School of Ophthalmology and Optometry in Los Angeles. Dr. Ketchum was a visionary entrepreneur and prominent leader in the optometric profession. He made very significant and long-standing contributions in his field of care, in California and throughout the nation.
In the early ‘70s the College moved to its current home in Fullerton, CA and was renamed Southern California College of Optometry. But even the pioneering Dr. Ketchum could not have envisioned his school would grow to become Marshall B. Ketchum University, an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution encompassing multiple disciplines.
BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF HEALTH CARE EDUCATION
Marshall B. Ketchum University offers career opportunities that will put you at the forefront of health care education. You will be provided with learning and advancement opportunities, as well as a culture that recognizes the importance of fun, employee appreciation and a work-life balance.
Our mission is to educate caring, inspired health care professionals who are prepared to deliver collaborative, patient-centric health care in an interprofessional environment. By joining our family, you can help us reimagine the future and inspire future health care leaders.
Benefits
MBKU provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, free vision exams, short and long term disability, generous paid time off plans, a university-sponsored retirement plan. See our website under
MBKU is an equal opportunity employer; requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
MBKU is committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism. In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, it is University policy to prevent the unlawful discrimination against students, applicants for admission, employees, applicants for employment and patients requesting treatment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The University also prohibits sexual harassment and harassment on any of the above bases (please refer to the
The Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU) is seeking an outstanding individual who can contribute to our strong teaching, clinical, and research programs. A diverse range of opportunities exist within our Doctor of Optometry and MS in Vision Science programs for individuals with a strong desire to educate the next generation of clinicians/scientists in an inter-professional setting, to collaborate and serve with respected colleagues, and to broaden the College’s abilities and reputation.
A full-time tenure track faculty position is open for an individual with expertise in Primary Care and Ocular Disease. The position reports to the Dean of Optometry.
This position will be primarily clinical with responsibilities providing patient care and teaching instructional laboratories.
Faculty Duties And Responsibilities
Each faculty member is expected to participate actively in college life through their assigned responsibilities and by their individual actions to enhance ethics, standards, and service to others within the academic community. Faculty responsibilities may include but is not limited to teaching, student advising, faculty mentoring, research and scholarship, participation in governance, service to the institution, community and professional service, and administrative duties.
Successful applicants will join a diverse and dynamic faculty who are committed to the highest standards of clinical training and research, as well as service to the profession and the community.
The faculty rank and compensation will be based on the candidates’ experience and track record.
Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be able to manage anterior segment and posterior segment pathology.
- Be able to perform and interpret diagnostic instrumentation such as optical coherence tomography, ultrasonography and perimetry.
- Some experience or knowledge with injections and lasers is preferred.
- Have experience in teaching, clinical practice, and scholarship at a level appropriate for appointment.
- Develop and practice effective teaching strategies that foster success in students.
- Participate in the course coordination, development and/or selection of course materials, equipment, and technology that will enhance offerings of the College of Optometry program.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific literature and academic publications.
- Demonstration of ethical conduct, professionalism, interpersonal and leadership skills, and management abilities.
- A Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE accredited institution.
- Successful completion of an accredited residency in Primary Care or Ocular Disease and/or gained years of clinical experience within these areas of optometry.
- Be eligible for licensure with diagnostic, therapeutic topical and non-topical pharmaceutical agents in California.
- Be eligible for credentialing and privileging in compliance with Southern California College of Optometry standards at Ketchum Health.
- An active DEA license is preferred.
SEE YOURSELF HERE
Located on a beautiful, seven-acre campus in Fullerton, California, MBKU is an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution. MBKU is home to the Southern California College of Optometry, the School of PA Studies and College of Pharmacy. MBKU owns and operates three health care centers at their clinical teaching facility, Ketchum Health, providing a vision center and PA medical clinic practice in Orange County and second vision center in Los Angeles.
A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1904
In 1904, Marshall B. Ketchum, MD, opened the Los Angeles School of Ophthalmology and Optometry in Los Angeles. Dr. Ketchum was a visionary entrepreneur and prominent leader in the optometric profession. He made very significant and long-standing contributions in his field of care, in California and throughout the nation.
In the early ‘70s the College moved to its current home in Fullerton, CA and was renamed Southern California College of Optometry. But even the pioneering Dr. Ketchum could not have envisioned his school would grow to become Marshall B. Ketchum University, an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution encompassing multiple disciplines.
BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF HEALTH CARE EDUCATION
Marshall B. Ketchum University offers career opportunities that will put you at the forefront of health care education. You will be provided with learning and advancement opportunities, as well as a culture that recognizes the importance of fun, employee appreciation and a work-life balance.
Our mission is to educate caring, inspired health care professionals who are prepared to deliver collaborative, patient-centric health care in an interprofessional environment. By joining our family, you can help us reimagine the future and inspire future health care leaders.
Benefits
MBKU provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, free vision exams, short and long term disability, generous paid time off plans, a university-sponsored retirement plan. See our website under
MBKU is an equal opportunity employer; requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
MBKU is committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism. In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, it is University policy to prevent the unlawful discrimination against students, applicants for admission, employees, applicants for employment and patients requesting treatment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The University also prohibits sexual harassment and harassment on any of the above bases (please refer to the
