Visiting Instructor - Arizona College of Optometry

Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry has four residency positions available starting in July 2026 in the areas of Ocular Disease (2 positions), Cornea/Contact Lenses (1 position), and Pediatric Optometry (1 position.) These positions are full-time, one-year positions.

Program highlights include:

• A robust clinical experience
• Didactic opportunities including involvement in lectures and labs
• Research opportunities
• Involvement in community and college service activities
• Mentorship in professional development and job placement
• Interdisciplinary educational experience

The following qualifications are required:

• Doctor of Optometry degree (O.D.)
• Arizona optometric license eligibility
• Successful completion of all three parts of the NBEO exams
• Commitment to quality, compassionate, patient-centered care

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).  Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.