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The SME will play a critical role in ensuring curriculum quality, clinical competency development, regulatory compliance, and alignment with accreditation standards for delivery in on-ground and hybrid formats.\nKey Responsibilities:\nDesign and develop program curriculum, course outlines, and syllabi for Optometry education, covering didactic, laboratory, and clinical components\nDevelop clinical competencies, patient-care, and vision-assessment learning experiences\nDefine clinical training, externship, and patient-care requirements\nReview and update existing program documentation to ensure academic rigor and current practice relevance\nAlign curriculum with Puerto Rico and Florida regulatory requirements, institutional policies, and national accreditation standards\nEnsure program compliance with the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) Professional Optometric Degree Program Standards\nIntegrate clinical competencies, simulation, and hybrid/online learning best practices\nSupport preparation for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) examination series — Part I (Applied Basic Science), Part II (Patient Assessment and Management), and Part III (Patient Encounter Performance Standards)\nSupport preparation of accreditation documentation, self-study reports, and program outcomes assessment\nCollaborate with curriculum specialists, instructional designers, and academic leadership\nQualifications:\nDoctor of Optometry (OD) degree\nActive, unrestricted optometry license preferred\nMinimum 5+ years of clinical and/or academic experience in Optometry\nPrior experience in curriculum development, program review, or accreditation processes preferred\nStrong knowledge of clinical optometry (ocular disease, refraction, binocular vision, contact lenses, and low vision)\nFamiliarity with competency-based education models\nRegulatory & Accreditation Knowledge (Required):\nWorking knowledge of ACOE accreditation standards, the recognized benchmark for Doctor of Optometry programs in the U.S.\nUnderstanding of optometry licensure and the role of the NBEO examinations in both Puerto Rico and Florida\nKnowledge of clinical education requirements and preparation for the NBEO three-part examination series\nPreferred Skills:\nExperience designing doctoral-level (OD) programs\nKnowledge of clinical partnerships, externship, and residency models\nExperience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS)\nExpected Deliverables:\nProgram framework and curriculum recommendations\nCourse sequencing review\nCourse descriptions and learning outcomes validation\nIndustry competency mapping\nRegulatory and accreditation guidance\nReview of program documentation and submission materials\nParticipation in meetings with institutional leadership and curriculum teams\nEqual Opportunity Employer Statement:\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our academic and professional community.\nWork Location: Remote","company":"Northbridge University Professional Services","rawCompany":"northbridge university professional services","city":"Remote","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-23T15:08:15.233Z","occupations":[{"code":"29-1041.00","title":"Optometrists","slug":"optometrists"},{"code":"29-2081.00","title":"Opticians, Dispensing","slug":"opticians-dispensing"},{"code":"11-3131.00","title":"Training and Development Managers","slug":"training-and-development-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"621320","title":"Offices of Optometrists","slug":"offices-of-optometrists"},{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Subject Matter Expert - Optometry Program Development","description":"About the Role:\nWe are seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Optometry education to support the design, development, and academic review of a new Doctor of Optometry (OD) program. 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