Adjunct Instructor 1 - Clinical Faculty (Part-Time)

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor 1 - Clinical Faculty (Part-Time)   Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)   Department:

36000 - Optometry Deans Office

  Advertised Salary: $51.25 per hour   FLSA: Exempt   Temporary/Continuing:  Continuing   Part-Time/Full-Time: Part-Time   Union Group: N/A   Term of Position: Less than 9 month   At Will/Just Cause: At Will   Summary of Position: Provide clinical teaching and patient care at the University Eye Center campus clinic (Big Rapids).

This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to provide clinical educational on a semester-by-semester basis.

We are looking to fill these positions as soon as possible.   Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing   Required Education: Optometry (O.D. Degree) or Ophthalmologist (M.D. or D.O. Degree)   Required Work Experience: At least two years of recent clinical experience or one year of clinical residency.   Required Licenses and Certifications: Current Michigan optometry license with DPA and TPA certification or equivalent licensure for M.D. or D.O. applicants.   Physical Demands:

• Office Environment
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Standing

  Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Previous experience supervising and training optometry interns.   Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Will be required to assume duties in patient care and teaching in the clinic.
Will require evaluating student clinical proficiency,
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.   Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:     Skills and Abilities: Applicant must possess excellent clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.   Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript 1
• License

  Optional Documents:     Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Optometry (O.D. Degree) or Ophthalmologist (M.D. or D.O. Degree).

Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

License: Please attach copy of current license (OD,DO, etc.)   Initial Application Review Date:
November 13th, 2023   Open Until Position is Filled?: True   Posting Close Date:
    EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence.  Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.