Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Clinical/Didactic Adjunct-Rosenberg School of Optometry (Part-time Faculty)
Academic Year
2026-2027
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Rosenberg School of Optometry (RSO) invites part-time faculty candidates for Clinical and/or Didactic Adjunct. This position may have a dual role of providing clinical patient care and instruction responsibilities. Position will oversee RSO Residents, Interns, and Students in clinical services within the RSO Clinical Network. Position may also engage in classroom and/or laboratory instruction, consistent with the department's needs. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of part-time faculty members at the university include teaching and professional activities as assigned.
The RSO Clinical Network includes the UIW Eye and Vision Care and Bowden Eye Care and Health Institute. Clinical services provided include the areas of Adult Care, Cornea and Contact Lenses, Dry Eye, Pediatric, Vision Therapy and Binocular Vision, Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation, Sports and Vision Enhancement, Ocular Disease and Retina Health, Low Vision and Rehabilitation, Vision Neurophysiology, and Peri-Operative.
This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty in designated area as needed during the Academic Year 2026-2027.
Full-Time Faculty Annual Assignment Period
NA-part-time faculty
Benefits
This position is not benefits eligible.
Essential Functions
Clinical Duties:
- Oversee clinical interns performing vision exams (assessment of visual acuity, evaluation of external and internal eye health, detailed testing of eye movements to detect any issues involving the alignment of eyes, and dilated examination as necessary).
- Finalize prescriptions, as necessary.
- Refer patients, as necessary.
- Adhere to RSO Clinical policies and procedures including HIPPA Compliance.
Instructional Duties:
- Prepare course outlines and teach coursework in optometry theory, as well as the clinical examination course series, based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
- Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned for clinical classroom and/or classroom duties.
- Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
- Be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions, as determined by faculty and the Dean.
- Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook and RSO Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
- Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, residents, interns, and students both in and outside the classroom.
- Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional technology and equipment into clinical services.
- Willingness and flexibility to provide coverage on evenings and weekends as needed.
- Proficiency in clinical skills.
- Effective in instructional delivery; ability to actively engage students in the learning process.
- Ability to work effectively and collegially with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
- Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education
Doctor of Optometry Degree from an accredited school or college of optometry.
Required Work Experience
Licensure only.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced academic degree.
- Prior experience in residency training.
- Prior teaching experience.
- Completion of a residency/fellowship program or three (3) years of equivalent clinical experience.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
Current licensure to practice full-scope Optometry in Texas, or eligibility and willingness to secure said licensure by date of assignment.
Work Hours
Work hours may very based on clinical and/or course assignment.
Physical Demands
- Ability to position, prepare, and assemble very small objects.
- Ability to position machine controls using quick and precise adjustments.
- Ability to observe details of objects at a close range (within a few feet away).
- Ability to identify differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
- Ability to actively engage in events for extended periods.
- Ability to regularly move about classrooms, labs, campus and event venues to actively engage faculty, staff, and potential/current students, as well as attend meetings as needed.
