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Full Time Optometry Teaching Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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 ...

PS Clinical Optometrist

Campus, IL · On-site

$125K - $200K/yr

Yes Standard Hours per Week 20 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary ... Education: Optometrist must agree, when appropriate, to teach medical students and other ...

PS Clinical Optometrist

Campus, IL · On-site

$125K - $200K/yr

Yes Standard Hours per Week 20 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary ... Education: Optometrist must agree, when appropriate, to teach medical students and other ...

PS Clinical Optometrist

Campus, IL · On-site

$125K - $200K/yr

Yes Standard Hours per Week 20 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary ... Education: Optometrist must agree, when appropriate, to teach medical students and other ...

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 ...

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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How much do full time optometry teaching jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 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.

What cities are hiring for Full Time Optometry Teaching jobs?

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What are the most commonly searched types of Optometry Teaching jobs?

The most popular types of Optometry Teaching jobs are:

Pediatric Optometry - UNC SOM Department of Ophthalmology

UNC HEALTH

Chapel Hill, NC • On-site

$16 - $21.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description

A Fixed-Term Pediatric Optometry position is available in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill SOM. This individual will practice the full scope of Pediatric Optometry under the direction of the Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology. Academic rank and salary are negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Prerequisites: Successful graduation from an American School of Optometry, and Optometry Pediatric Residency required, licensure to practice in the state of North Carolina. Qualifications include proven clinical expertise, a strong commitment to teaching and education, excellent patient care skills and excellent professional references.
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local childcare centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Please Contact:
Tina McLaughlin, UNC Health Physician Relations and Recruitment Liaison
919-576-7225
tina.mclaughlin@unchealth.unc.edu
Job Details
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.