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KurzSolutions

Optometrist - Locum

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

Client Minneapolis - here The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is an affiliated teaching hospital ... Optometry KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed ...

Mayo Clinic

Optometrist

Rochester, MN · On-site

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution * Board-eligible or board-certified ... Interest in academic medicine, including active participation in teaching, research, and other ...

Mayo Clinic

Optometrist

Rochester, MN

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution * Board-eligible or board-certified ... Interest in academic medicine, including active participation in teaching, research, and other ...

Mayo Clinic

Optometrist

Rochester, MN · On-site

$136K - $280K/yr

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution * Board-eligible or board-certified ... Interest in academic medicine, including active participation in teaching, research, and other ...

Mayo Clinic

Optometrist

Rochester, MN · On-site

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution * Board-eligible or board-certified ... Interest in academic medicine, including active participation in teaching, research, and other ...

Mayo Clinic

Low Vision Optometrist

Rochester, MN

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution * Board-eligible or board-certified ... Interest in academic medicine, including participation in teaching, research, and departmental ...

Mayo Clinic

Low Vision Optometrist

Rochester, MN · On-site

$136K - $280K/yr

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution * Board-eligible or board-certified ... Interest in academic medicine, including participation in teaching, research, and departmental ...

Mayo Clinic

Low Vision Optometrist

Rochester, MN

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution * Board-eligible or board-certified ... Interest in academic medicine, including participation in teaching, research, and departmental ...

Mayo Clinic

Low Vision Optometrist

Rochester, MN · On-site

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution * Board-eligible or board-certified ... Interest in academic medicine, including participation in teaching, research, and departmental ...

Minnesota Eye Consultants

Medical Scribe

Woodbury, MN

$18.50 - $21/hr

Position Summary: The Scribe assists the Doctors of Ophthalmology and/or Optometry with ... Our mission is to preserve, restore, and enhance vision through research, teaching, and providing ...

Minnesota Eye

Medical Scribe

Woodbury, MN · On-site

$18.50 - $21/hr

Position Summary: The Scribe assists the Doctors of Ophthalmology and/or Optometry with ... Our mission is to preserve, restore, and enhance vision through research, teaching, and providing ...

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How much do optometry teaching jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for optometry teaching in Minnesota is $20.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.08 and $20.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is optometry teaching?

An Optometry Teaching job involves educating and training students in the field of optometry, covering subjects like ocular anatomy, vision science, and clinical practice. Instructors may teach in classroom settings, laboratories, or clinics, helping students develop critical diagnostic and patient care skills. They also stay updated on advancements in optometry and may engage in research or curriculum development to enhance learning.

What are the typical responsibilities of optometry teaching?

Optometry teaching professionals are usually responsible for delivering lectures, leading clinical skills labs, supervising students during patient care, developing curricula, and assessing student performance. Depending on the institution, they may also participate in academic advising, mentoring students, and contributing to research or departmental service activities. Collaboration with colleagues from both academic and clinical backgrounds is common to ensure comprehensive education. This role provides an opportunity to impact the next generation of eye care professionals while staying engaged with advancements in the field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in optometry teaching, and why are they important?

To excel in Optometry Teaching, you need deep clinical expertise in optometry, a relevant doctoral or professional degree (OD or PhD), and teaching or supervisory experience. Familiarity with educational technology platforms, optometric diagnostic instruments, and accreditation standards is important. Strong communication, mentorship, and organizational skills distinguish effective educators in this field. These competencies ensure that students receive high-quality education rooted in current clinical practice and educational best practices.

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Infographic showing various Optometry Teaching job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 34% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 80% Physical, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,501 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Optometrist - Locum

KurzSolutions

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

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Optometrist – Locum

Meet the biggest underestimated place in the north. A dramatic riverfront skyline, three professional sports stadiums within 1.3 miles, so much art you're literally surrounded by it and a theater on almost every corner. A culture committed to perfecting the craft of the brew, one of the best park systems in the nation, and a foodie paradise where you can get Nordic cuisine for breakfast, Ethiopian for lunch and this thing called a "Jucy Lucy" for dinner – and oh yeah, cocktails on a Ferris wheel. A place to bring your dancing shoes and party at festivals all year round, enjoy four gorgeous seasons surrounded by 22 lakes, the Mississippi River and a waterfall, and meet friendly locals who can't wait to show you why they love living here. Client Minneapolis – here

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is an affiliated teaching hospital which serves as the tertiary referral center for the Veterans Integrated Service Network 23. It has 309 beds. The medical center provides primary, specialty, mental and behavioral health, and extended care and rehabilitative care to over 80,000 veteran patients. It has one of the largest education and training programs in the VA system. are affiliated with the University of Minnesota Schools of Medicine and Dentistry. In conjunction with affiliations, residency-training programs exist in all of the medical, surgical, psychiatric, oral surgery and diagnostic specialties and subspecialties. The medical center has their own accredited hospital-based training programs for Radiology Technicians and Dental residents.

Overview

The Optometrist shall possess the same skills required of the ophthalmic technicians for vision services and eye exams. Clinical responsibilities of seeing 18 patients per day and tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • Assess patients' eye health
  • Diagnose eye conditions such as: glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, conjunctivitis, and other medical conditions that may affect eye health.
  • Provide for all manner of nonsurgical treatment of conditions of the eye
  • Prescribe medications for certain eye conditions
  • Exam and assess the eye lids, cornea, sclera and the retina
  • Determine the exact treatment for correction of patients' vision conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism by prescribing eyeglasses or contact lenses.
  • Provides low vision aids and vision therapy
  • Participates in pre- and post-operative care for patients who need eye surgery
  • Examine eyes for health and vision problems
  • Diagnose and treat eye disease
  • Detect and identify general health problems manifested in the eye, i.e.: diabetes; hypertension; autoimmune disorders; high cholesterol; thyroid disease; cancer; tumors.
  • Diagnose and treat glaucoma
  • Diagnose cataracts; coordinate with eye surgeon; provide post-operative care.
  • Remove foreign bodies from the eye
  • Treat eye injuries and arrange for surgical care if needed
  • Provide emergency treatment for eye accidents
  • Prescribe glasses and contact lenses
  • Prescribe glasses or other devices for specialized vision needs
  • Prescribe specialized vision aids for visually impaired
  • Provide rehabilitative services for victims of head injuries with impaired vision.
  • Work with patients to improve eye/hand coordination
  • Evaluate eye coordination for reading and provide visual therapy to improve reading skills.
  • Provide care for persons with artificial eyes
  • Evaluate and coordinate care for refractive surgery patients (e.g. radial keratotomy or excimer laser).
Qualifications:
  • The Optometrist shall possess full and unrestricted license and/or certification in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
  • The Optometrist shall be board certified by the American Board of Optometry

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