Adjunct - Clinical (Part-Time)

Position Title

Adjunct - Clinical (Part-Time)

Location

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department

36200 - Optometry Clinic Instruction

Advertised Salary

Tier 1: $55.59; Tier 2: $63.83; Tier 3: $72.07 per hour, determined by: education, residency, fellowship, years of clinical experience, and scholarly activities. The hourly rate will be evaluated and determined by MCO in accordance with defined criteria.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Adjunct Faculty

FLSA

Exempt

Temporary/Continuing

Temporary

Part-Time/Full-Time

Part-Time

Union Group

N/A

Term of Position

12 Month

At Will/Just Cause

Just Cause

Summary of Position

Provide in-person clinical teaching and patient care at the University Eye Center campus clinic (Big Rapids). The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment.

This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to provide clinical education on a semester-by-semester basis.

Compensation:

Tier* Compensation Range/ Education/training/ Work Experience/ Scholarly

Tier 1 ($55.59/hour) Optometry (O.D. Degree) without Residency; and 2 years experience

Tier 2 ($63.83/hour) Optometry (O.D. Degree) with Residency ; and 3 years experience; OR Fellowship (FAAO, FOVDRA, etc.) or equivalent

Tier 3 ($72.07/hour) Optometry (O.D. Degree) with Residency; and 5 years experience; and Fellowship/certification; and national professional organization lectures/posters and/or other published works

The anticipated start date of this position is October 2026; however, this is an estimated date and can be revised as needed. It will remain ongoing as needed.

Position Type

Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Education

At the time of appointment, the applicant must hold the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree.

Required Work Experience

At least one year of residency experience or have at least 2 years in patient care work experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications

At the time of appointment, the applicant must have or be eligible for a Michigan optometry license with DPA and TPA certifications for appointment to the college's clinical staff.

Physical Demands

• Office Environment
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

Previous experience supervising and training optometry interns.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Perform duties in patient care and clinical instruction.

Clinical faculty have professional responsibilities in patient care and clinical instruction, which may include being accessible to students outside regular clinical assignment hours and participating in traditional functions of academic significance, such as assessing students' clinical proficiency in accordance with university systems and guidelines. Clinical faculty are required to provide in-person instruction.

Participate in related FSU and/or college-specific training and development activities.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.

Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.

Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities

Skills and Abilities

Applicant must possess excellent clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Certification/License

Optional Documents

Other Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Optometry (O.D. Degree).

Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

License (REQUIRED): Please attach copy of current O.D. license or proof of eligibility as described in the Required Licenses and Certifications section.

Other Additional Document (OPTIONAL): Residency certificate or fellowship or other certifications.

Applicants are advised to clearly detail in their application materials all applicable: education, residency, fellowship, years of clinical experience, and scholarly activities.

Initial Application Review Date

October 5, 2026

Open Until Position is Filled?

Yes

Posting Close Date

EEO Statement

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

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