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Optometry Faculty Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Oculoplastic Surgeon

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$350 - $650/hr

An established pediatric optometry practice with 10 faculty providing coordinated comprehensive eye care, specialty contact lens services and robust referral volume * Dedicated orthoptists ...

Mobile Medical Assistant

Youngstown, OH · On-site

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

... audiology, optometry, podiatry care, and behavioral health. Main duties include maintaining ... Communicate effectively with all patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff. * Provide ...

Mobile Medical Assistant

Dayton, OH · On-site

$17.25 - $22/hr

... audiology, optometry, podiatry care, and behavioral health. Main duties include maintaining ... Communicate effectively with all patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff. * Provide ...

Mobile Medical Assistant

Youngstown, OH · On-site

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

... audiology, optometry, podiatry care, and behavioral health. Main duties include maintaining ... Communicate effectively with all patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff. * Provide ...

Mobile Medical Assistant

Akron, OH · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

... audiology, optometry, podiatry care, and behavioral health. Main duties include maintaining ... Communicate effectively with all patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff. * Provide ...

Mobile Medical Assistant

Youngstown, OH · On-site

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

... audiology, optometry, podiatry care, and behavioral health. Main duties include maintaining ... Communicate effectively with all patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff. * Provide ...

... audiology, optometry, podiatry care, and behavioral health. Main duties include maintaining ... Communicate effectively with all patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff. * Provide ...

Mobile Medical Assistant

Akron, OH · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

... audiology, optometry, podiatry care, and behavioral health. Main duties include maintaining ... Communicate effectively with all patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff. * Provide ...

Mobile Medical Assistant

Akron, OH · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

... audiology, optometry, podiatry care, and behavioral health. Main duties include maintaining ... Communicate effectively with all patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff. * Provide ...

Mobile Medical Assistant

Dayton, OH · On-site

$17.25 - $22/hr

... audiology, optometry, podiatry care, and behavioral health. Main duties include maintaining ... Communicate effectively with all patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff. * Provide ...

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Optometry Faculty information

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an optometry faculty member in an academic setting?

Optometry Faculty members frequently split their time between teaching in classrooms, supervising students in clinical settings, and conducting research or scholarly activities. Daily tasks often include preparing and delivering lectures, assessing student performance, mentoring students, and participating in curriculum development. Collaboration with other faculty, attending departmental meetings, and engaging in community outreach may also be part of the role. This balance of responsibilities enables faculty to remain actively involved in both education and advancements in clinical optometry.

What is an optometry faculty?

An Optometry Faculty job involves teaching, researching, and mentoring students in optometry programs at universities or colleges. Faculty members develop and deliver lectures, supervise clinical training, and contribute to academic research in eye care and vision science. They may also participate in curriculum development, student advisement, and professional service activities. Most positions require a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree and relevant teaching or clinical experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an optometry faculty member?

To thrive as an Optometry Faculty member, you typically need a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree, clinical experience, and a strong background in optometric education. Familiarity with teaching technologies, electronic medical record (EMR) systems, and optometric diagnostic equipment is highly valuable. Effective communication, mentorship, and organizational skills help you engage students and collaborate with colleagues. These abilities are crucial for delivering high-quality instruction, shaping future optometrists, and contributing to the academic community.

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Infographic showing various Optometry Faculty job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Optometrist-Pediatric Ophthalmology-UHMG-92023

University Hospitals

Cleveland, OH • On-site

Full-time

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Pediatric Optometrist - Greater Cleveland/Northeast Ohio
Position Location: Case Western Reserve University / Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital / University Hospitals
Position Type: Full Time Optometrist
Specialty: Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
UH Rainbow Babies & Children's is seeking a full-time Pediatric OD for a multi-location academic medical center faculty position.
Every day, for more than 150 years, the physicians of University Hospitals have renewed a promise to meet our patients' health care needs. Our talented team is integral to our rich history of success and critical to our future in a dynamic environment. As stewards of the UH legacy for excellence in patient care, our physicians are guided by an unwavering commitment to our mission:
To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is seeking an academically-oriented pediatric optometrist to join our Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience. The University Hospitals Eye Institute and the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at University Hospitals / Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) brings together world-renowned physicians and leading research scientists to prevent, treat, and cure the most prevalent and devastating diseases of the eye- all while training the next generation of ophthalmologists and optometrists.
The department supports an ACOE Optometry Residency Program, in partnership with The Ohio State University, hosts optometric externs from up to 5 schools and colleges of optometry each semester, an 18 resident Ophthalmology residency training program (6 per year), as well as fellowships in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, and Retina. A robust and active clinical trials team (Vision Research Coordinating Center) supports investigator-initiated trials as well as NIH and corporate sponsored studies. The Visual Science Research Center, which is led by the Department, of CWRU School of Medicine is a top funded basic science research group supported by P-30 core and T-32 training grants. Clinical research opportunities are available working with our nationally recognized Vision Research Coordinating Center.
This integrated healthcare delivery system includes:
  • More than 3,900 providers
  • 6 Optometrists and 18 Ophthalmologists
  • Robust research and innovation endeavors
  • An American College of Surgeons certified pediatric trauma center

The successful candidates will join a dedicated and growing team of 2 Pediatric Ophthalmologists and 1 Pediatric Optometrist who manage over 13,500 patient visits per year at 5 locations throughout Northeast Ohio . Our team provides comprehensive, compassionate vision care to children whose needs range from general eye exams to treatment of the most complex childhood eye diseases and disorders.
This position offers opportunities for:
  • Partnership with an established team of exemplary providers
  • An unmatched culture of collegiality among a multidisciplinary group of ODs and MDs
  • Research and innovation opportunities
  • An attractive compensation and benefit package

Qualifications:
This position offers opportunities for:
  • Partnership with an established team of exemplary providers
  • An unmatched culture of collegiality among a multidisciplinary group of ODs and MDs
  • Research and innovation opportunities
  • An attractive compensation and benefit package

The candidate must be a graduate of a United States accredited School of Optometry and have passed all parts of the NBEO exam. Residency training in pediatric optometry is preferred. The candidate must also possess/maintain a current, full and unrestricted license to practice optometry in the State of Ohio.
University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University advocate for increased diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual preference, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Interested individuals, please submit a letter of interest and their Curriculum Vitae addressed to:
Douglas J. Rhee, M.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences/ The UH Eye Institute
University Hospitals/ Case Western Reserve University

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For more than 155 years, University Hospitals has been on a mission to heal, teach and discover. As a renowned academic medical center and community hospital network, we’ve expanded across Northeast Ohio to deliver what matters most to our patients: personalized, compassionate care; medical discovery and breakthroughs; and high-quality, affordable care close to home.

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