Clinical/Didactic Adjunct-Rosenberg School of Optometry (Part-time Faculty)

Faculty)

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.

Position Information

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. Benefits This position is not benefits eligible. Essential Functions Clinical Duties:

Instructional Duties:

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Required Education Doctor of Optometry Degree from an accredited school or college of optometry. Required Work Experience Licensure only. Preferred Qualifications

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

Posting Details

Number of Vacancies 8 Job Type Part Time Job Category Faculty Desired Start Date 07/01/2026 Multi-Hire Pool Yes Position End Date (if temporary) Reports to Dean, RSO Salary Commensurate with experience. Open Date 06/18/2026 Close Date 04/30/2027 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant 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. EOE UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy). Title IX This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.

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