Drexel University
Instructor/Assistant Clinical Professor -Cornea/Contact Lens
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Job no: 505968
Work type: Full-Time
Location: The Eye Institute - Oak Lane
Categories: Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Job Summary
Provides clinical education and patient care at The Eye Institute (TEI) of Drexel University, including both the flagship location and satellite clinical facilities. Within the didactic curriculum, the faculty member contributes through lab and/or lecture instruction, based on their expertise, interests, and the needs of the program. This is a non-tenure track position.
Essential Functions
- Provides clinical education to optometry students, residents, and others assigned to the Specialty, and the Primary Care Services at The Eye Institute (TEI) and its satellite facilities, during a weekly schedule based on the current needs of the program, which may include evenings and Saturdays.
- Provides independent direct patient care as needed.
- Provides timely, constructive feedback to students during patient care, through daily patient encounter entries in Meditrek, to the Chief of Service, and during attending grading meetings.
- Assists the service chiefs in remediating struggling students as needed.
- Participates in clinical round tables before, during, or after clinical sessions.
- Participates in the education, mentoring, and evaluations of TEI residents when appropriate.
- Participates and organizes workshops as needed.
- Provides instruction in preclinical skills or other labs with the possibility of other didactic assignments as appropriate, based on the needs of the program and interest of the faculty member.
- Participates with program directors and other faculty/staff in the planning, preparation, and implementation of integrated curricular content and clinical protocols.
- Participates in faculty meetings, workshops, and development activities as appropriate.
- Participates in the Scholars Program as assigned.
- Responsible for accurate, timely medical record and Meditrek completion as well as compliance with the policies and procedures of the TEI Practice Manual and Drexel University.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate in Doctor of Optometry.
- Minimum of Residency or 4 years equivalent experience.
- Specialty contact lens experience.
- Eligible for faculty rank and professional staff appointment at TEI and PCO.
- Continuing faculty appointment is contingent on maintaining clinical privileges consistent with TEI credentialing policies and protocols and adhering to established compliance protocols.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Experience 5 years preferred.
- Licenses/Certifications: Fellow/Diplomate, American Academy of Optometry.
Physical Demands
- Typically sitting at a desk/table.
- Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
- Lifting demands ≤ 25lbs.
Location
The Eye Institute - Oak Lane
Additional Information
This is a Full-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The offered salary is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised: Nov 5 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Aug 31 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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