Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry & Attending Optometrist

Description

The New England College of Optometry (NECO) prepares the next generation of eye care providers, educators, and innovators through a rigorous curriculum and extensive clinical experiences. NECO graduates compassionate and skilled optometrists prepared to practice in diverse settings. Located in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay, the College is a small, independent graduate institution with its primary didactic teaching and clinical training location at 424 Beacon Street, Boston.

NECO’s Clinical Network encompasses two owned and operated clinics and a wide network of local, national, and international clinical training sites. As one of the largest providers of optometric services in Massachusetts, NECO faculty and students provide optometric services to nearly 90,000 patients annually across more than 43 locations, including many of Greater Boston’s community health centers.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry

New England College of Optometry’s Clinical Network invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry and Attending Optometrist at the NECO Center for Eye Care (NCEC) Commonwealth. We are seeking a dedicated optometrist who is passionate about delivering high-quality, comprehensive primary eye care while educating and mentoring the next generation of optometrists. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills, a commitment to patient-centered care, and enthusiasm for clinical teaching in a collaborative academic environment.

NCEC Commonwealth is a clinical teaching facility that provides comprehensive primary eye care and specialty optometric services to a diverse patient population. The clinic offers a collaborative environment where faculty optometrists deliver high-quality, patient-centered eye care while supervising and educating the next generation of optometrists. The new clinical facility features advanced diagnostic technology and offers opportunities to provide soft contact lens services and contribute to the growth of the clinic’s dry eye practice.

This is a full-time clinical faculty position with an academic appointment at NECO. Faculty rank and appointment track will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Starting salary is $110,000.00.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary eye care, including the diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular and visual conditions.
• Provide soft contact lens services, with opportunities to participate in dry eye evaluation and management based on the individual interests and expertise.
• Supervise and educate optometry students in a clinical setting, emphasizing clinical reasoning, patient management, and professional development.
• Evaluate student clinical performance and provide constructive feedback in accordance with NECO’s clinical education standards.
• Collaborate with clinical faculty, specialty providers, and staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Participate in academic, scholarly, and institutional service activities consistent with the faculty appointment.

Requirements

Qualifications include an OD degree with TPA+ licensure in Massachusetts, advanced professional credentials such as residency training or equivalent clinical experience, appropriate credentials for a faculty appointment, and an active commitment to excellence in patient care and teaching. The start date for the position is July 2027, pending completion of credentialing.

Interested candidates should submit a current curriculum vitae, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three professional references through the NECO employment website.

For inquiries regarding the position, please contact Dr. Timothy Bossie ([email protected]).

New England College of Optometry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Benefits @ NECO:

New England College of Optometry offers a robust benefits program including:

• 3 plan options for BCBS medical coverage
• Mental Health and Wellness benefits
• BCBS Dental
• Discounted vision services 
• 13 paid holidays and generous paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal days
• Employer-paid life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary Insurance: life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, 
• Voluntary Benefits: employee discounts and pet insurance 
• 9% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan after 1 year of service with no vesting schedule or match requirement
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer