Faculty, College of Optometric Medicine

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Expected Salary Range: $125,000 - $165,000

Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor or higher
(Salary and faculty ran are commensurate with experience, qualifications, and academic achievement.)

Benefits & Perks:
 Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) offers a comprehensive benefits and perks package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth, including:

• Four weeks of paid holidays in addition to accrued paid time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer‑matched HSA and 401(k) with immediate vesting
• Life and disability insurance
• Tuition discounts, tuition reimbursement, and professional development funding
• Mental health counseling and wellness resources
• Financial wellness coaching and retirement planning support

• Relocation assistance available as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, on-site faculty position based in Provo, Utah. Standard business hours are expected, with occasional evenings or weekend commitments to support instructional, clinical, or university activities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The College of Optometry at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions supports RMU’s mission to prepare skilled optometric physicians who exemplify excellence in patient care, education, research, and public service.

Faculty members contribute to didactic and clinical instruction, curriculum development, student advising, scholarship and/or clinical practice, and shared governance. The position offers the opportunity to shape future leaders in optometric medicine while advancing the profession through teaching, service, and scholarly engagement.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

This role directly impacts the quality of optometric education and patient care delivered by future graduates. By educating and mentoring students in an evidence-based, patient-centered environment, faculty members help improve access to high-quality eye care and advance health outcomes across diverse communities.

Your expertise will contribute to a collaborative academic culture that emphasizes ethics, innovation, service, and lifelong learning—core values central to RMU and the profession of optometry.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a faculty member in the College of Optometry, you will:

• Deliver high-quality instruction in didactic, laboratory, online, and clinical settings
• Participate in curriculum design, course assessment, and program evaluation
• Advise and mentor students throughout admissions, progression, and professional development
• Prepare course materials using best practices in optometric and health professions education
• Engage in scholarly activity and/or clinical practice consistent with rank and appointment
• Participate actively in university and program governance
• Serve on program, university, state, and national committees as appropriate
• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, students, and community partners
• Support RMU’s mission through professional service and community engagement
• Maintain effective communication across academic and clinical stakeholders

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) or a terminal degree aligned with the subject matter
• Completion of a residency or fellowship, or a minimum of three (3) years of full-time clinical experience in lieu of postgraduate training
• Eligibility for optometric licensure in the State of Utah
• Interest or expertise in one or more of the following areas: Optics, Ocular Disease, Systemic Disease, Neuro-Optometry, Glaucoma, Pediatrics, or Binocular Vision
• Experience with curriculum development, assessment, or accreditation activities
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, student success, and ethical professional practice
• Strong communication and collaborative skills in academic and clinical environments
• Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting contemporary optometric education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience at a College or School of Optometry
• Active participation in local, state, or national optometric organizations

ABOUT RMU

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) is a graduate-level institution dedicated to advancing healthcare education, research, and service. RMU prepares healthcare professionals through evidence-based curricula, collaborative learning, and a commitment to ethical and inclusive practice.

RMU values innovation, service, and continuous improvement, fostering a learning environment focused on student success and meaningful community impact. Located in Provo, Utah, RMU offers access to exceptional outdoor recreation, a growing arts and culture scene, and a vibrant, close-knit community.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATION

RMU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Employment with the university is at will unless otherwise provided by applicable state law.

Rocky Mountain University will never ask applicants to deposit checks, purchase equipment, send money, transfer funds, or provide banking information as a condition of employment. Any communication purporting to represent RMU that asks you to deposit checks, return funds, purchase equipment, send money, or provide banking information should be presumed fraudulent.