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Acuity Eye Group

Optometrist

Palm Desert, CA · On-site

Job Type Full-time Description Optometrist -Acuity Eye Group- Palm Desert /La Quinta CA Acuity Eye ... Teaching environment with Retina and Glaucoma Ophthalmology fellowships * Specialty interests ...

Medical College of Wisconsin

Optometrist

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Schedule: * Full-time position. * Provide coverage during core business hours with some flexibility ... Faculty actively teach across medical, graduate, and postdoctoral programs, offering a four-year ...

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As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time optometry teaching in the United States is $124,213.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Optometry Teaching vs Part Time Optometry Practice?

AspectFull Time Optometry TeachingPart Time Optometry Practice
CredentialsDoctor of Optometry (OD) license, teaching credentialsDoctor of Optometry (OD) license, clinical skills
Work EnvironmentUniversities, colleges, academic settingsPrivate clinics, retail stores, healthcare facilities
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, academic researchOptometry clinics, healthcare providers
Work HoursFull-time, regular academic schedulePart-time, flexible hours

Full Time Optometry Teaching involves working in academic settings, focusing on educating future optometrists, often with a full-time schedule. In contrast, Part Time Optometry Practice centers on providing clinical eye care services in various healthcare environments, with flexible hours. Both roles require an OD license but differ significantly in work environment and schedule.

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Faculty Optometrist - Ophthalmology

KUMC University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, KS • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Department:SOM KC Ophthalmology

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Ophthalmology FacultyPosition Title:Faculty Optometrist - OphthalmologyJob Family Group: AcademicJob Description Summary:The Faculty Optometrist in the Department of Ophthalmology provides clinical, teaching and research duties, as their experience and interest allows. This position also supervises medical students and residents in clinics as well as participates in the didactic teaching program. Faculty interested in research may be afforded protected time to complete clinical and bench research, but will be encouraged to participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings in addition to their clinical and teaching duties.Job Description:

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Provide services as an Optometrist, comprising of comprehensive clinics for all ages.

  • Participate in the didactic teaching program including supervising medical students and residents.

  • Participate in JayDoc clinics.

  • Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with patients as monitored by the hospital's patient experience survey.

  • Serve on departmental committees and provide other service to the School of Medicine and the University as needed.

  • Participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings as appropriate with academic track.

  • Provide clinical and surgical services to the VA and/or other sites under Professional Services Agreement with The University of Kansas Health System.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education: Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an Accredited School of Optometry.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Certifications/Licenses:

  • Licensed in the State of Kansas of eligible for licensure in Kansas.

  • Board eligible or board certified in Optometry.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

  • Experience with fitting and care coordination of medically necessary contact lenses. Managing post-operative care for specialty surgeons.

  • Experience with academic background involving teaching with interest in clinical or basic research.

  • Experience in growing own research programs with the ability to obtain funding from public and private sources.

Skills

  • Organization

  • Multitasking

  • Communication

  • Interpersonal skills

Required Documents:

  • Resume/CV

  • Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type: RegularTime Type: Full time

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