Visiting Faculty in Optometry

**Medhavi Skills University**

**School of Health Science and Technology**

Medhavi Skills University, School of Health Science and Technology announces an open competition for the following position

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**JOB TITLE: Visiting Faculty in Optometry**

**POSITION OBJECTIVE**

**ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS**

Master's Degree/Bachelor Degree in Optometry.

**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
- A minimum of 2 -3 years of Health Sciences teaching/training and/or clinical/field experience in the area of Optometry or related fields (equivalent combination of teaching experience in other settings may be considered)
- Relevant experience in a hospital setting is desirable
- Experience in the allocation of students to the clinical environment, rotation of students, correlation of theory to practice
- Must be able to provide instruction at various levels within the program areas
- Experience in developing course curriculum as per international standards
- Effective presentation skills, both theoretical and practical
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated competency to interact with people at all levels of the organization
- A high degree of computer literacy and demonstrated ability to integrate technology into the learning environment and teaching methodology
- Current knowledge of teaching practices, trends and issues
- Evidence of a personal professional development plan.
- The ability to function as a team player within a multi-cultural work environment

**LANGUAGE**
- Fluency in written and spoken English is essential

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Using a practical, applied approach, teaches in Optometry courses that are in line with course and program goals to meet the needs and aspirations of the students and the community
- Develops and utilizes various educational technology resources to ensure that effective and innovative instruction methodologies are employed
- Applies strategies to ensure effective student learning is achieved, providing continuous feedback on student progress through a variety of assessment tools, including tests, projects, assignments and other evaluation instruments
- Takes a student-centered approach, providing students with individual assistance, and dealing promptly with student issues by liaising directly with the student, program supervisor and other personnel as required
- Supports students during internships and work placements
- Maintains regular office hours in order to advise and assist students
- Monitors student progress continuously both on a system-wide basis
- Ensures that teaching facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained in good working order
- Provides input to program and course reviews and makes recommendations based on consultations with students, colleagues and external agencies such as industry and other universities.
- Keeps abreast of developments in the field by engaging in professional development activities
- Contributes to the development of the Optometry by monitoring programs and identifying areas for improvement; by observing and implementing system-wide policies and procedures; and by participating in extra-curricular activities and community events
- Travels to other Universities to attend meetings, workshops and conferences as required

Other duties as assigned by the HoD/PIC of the concerned Department.

**REPORTS TO**

HoD/PIC, and Dean, Health Science and Technology.

**PROVIDES SUPERVISION TO**

Oversees laboratory technicians and teacher trainees in the preparations of laboratory sessions that supplement the respective courses being taught

Pay: ₹500.00 - ₹700.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Education**:

- Master's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
- Making lesson Plans: 1 year (preferred)
- total work: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person