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.