Visiting Scholar

Job Category:

Exempt Hiring Range: Pay Basis:

Annually

Subject to Grant Funding?: No Essential Job Functions: 1. Participate in teaching activities as a teaching assistant in one of the following courses, depending upon background: optics lab, OTM, and/or assisting the optometry clinic or optical service

2. Serve as research assistant in one of the following areas: visual optics, biochemistry, eye movement, or clinical vision research under the guidance of supervisor.

3. Ensure compliance with College and University policies, procedures and protocols.

4. Participate in teaching and service activities as assigned.

5. Other duties as assigned. Marginal Job Functions: Maintain workspace in orderly manner. Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Must have attained a minimum score of 580 on TOEFL exam for proficiency in English, if a foreign native.

2. The ability to communicate effectively with others in English in both technical and non-technical language, both orally and in writing. Job Requirements: Required Certifications/Licensures: Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Major (if required): Required Experience: Minimum two (2) years experience in active research. Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in optometry, ophthalmology, vision science or related field. Is this a safety sensitive position? No Background Screening Required? No Pre-Employment Conditions: Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

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