Open Rank, Tenured/Tenure Track, OD - Optometric Medicine

Open Rank, Tenured/Tenure Track, OD - Optometric Medicine -
3601

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Optometric Medicine (Office)

Working Title: Open Rank, Tenured/Tenure Track, OD -
Optometric Medicine

Vacancy Type: Tenure Track Faculty

Min T/E Requirements:

Required Qualifications• Doctor of Optometry (OD)
or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited institution•
Eligibility for optometry licensure in North Carolina, if position
requires clinical care• Completion of an accredited residency
program or a minimum of three (3) years clinical
experience with an active unrestricted license• Demonstrated
ability to teach, mentor, or clinically supervise at the
doctoral/professional level• Excellent communication,
collaboration, and organizational skills• Commitment to excellence
and to serving a diverse student population

FTE: 1.0

Salary Range:

Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with education and
experience

Position #: 3601

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months per Year: 12

Work Schedule:

Work Schedule Type:

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit:

Mission: The University of North Carolina at Pembroke College of
Optometric Medicine develops compassionate, skilled and independent
optometric physicians through excellence in education, patient
care, and research to serve local and regional ocular health
needs.

The College of Optometric Medicine (COM) provides doctoral level
education and clinical training inpreparation for licensure. At its
full capacity, COM will support full-time faculty and staff of
approximately 35 employees and a population of approximately 128
graduate students. The Doctor of Optometry program provides a
comprehensive four-year curriculum in basic science, optometric
science, clinical training, and provision of patient care in the
second, third and fourth years of the program and will be
accredited by the Accrediting Council on Optometric Education. The
unit will also support a public eye care clinic.

Primary Purpose of Position:

The primary purpose of this position is to support the mission of
the University of North Carolina at Pembroke College of Optometric
Medicine by providing high-quality didactic, clinical, and/or
laboratory instruction while advancing scholarship, patient care,
and service. The faculty member will contribute to the preparation
of compassionate, competent, and independent optometric physicians
equipped to meet the vision and eye health needs of local and
regional populations.

Job Description:

This full-time, tenure-track faculty position involves teaching in
classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical settings; course development
and assessment; and supervision and mentoring of optometry
students. The faculty member will engage in scholarly activity
consistent with rank and tenure expectations, participate in
institutional service and governance, and represent the College in
professional and community settings. Additional responsibilities
include supporting accreditation efforts, modeling professionalism
and ethical clinical care, and performing other duties as assigned
by College of Optometric Medicine administration.

Sign-on bonus and faculty development funds are available for
qualified applicants.

Management Preference:

Preferred Qualifications• Prior faculty experience
in optometric education• Additional advanced degree (PhD, MS, MPH,
MEd, etc.) or LPSE/Laser credentials• Fellowship or Diplomate in
the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO)• Record of scholarly
activity (presentations, publications, or funded projects)• Active
engagement in professional organizations (AAO, AOA, state/local
societies)

Areas of Need

Candidates with expertise in two or more of the following areas are
especially encouraged to apply:• Basic and Biomedical
Sciences (e.g., anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology,
immunology, vision science, body systems, optics)• Clinical
and Pre-clinical Optometric Education (examination
techniques, procedures, treatment and management of ocular disease,
surgical/laser procedures, public health, interprofessional care)•
Clinical Patient Care in adult primary care,
ocular disease, pediatrics, contact lenses, geriatrics, binocular
vision, neuro-optometric rehabilitation, orthoptics, and/or low
vision.

Lic or Certifications Required by Statute or
Regulation:

Job Opening Date: 10/16/2026

Job Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Posting Category: Faculty

Posting Number: EPA01183

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is subject to the successful completion of an
employment background check. An employment background check
includes a criminal background check, employment verification,
reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit
history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all
persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility
to work in the United States and to complete the required
employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees
are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of
their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a
copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application
process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University
prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on
their status as protected veterans or individuals with
disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals
based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national
origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks
priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/13820

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