Position Information
School/College School of Medicine
Title School of Medicine - Optometrist, Open Rank - Ophthalmology
Assignment Category Full-Time
Rank Assistant/Associate Professor
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Payroll Status Faculty 12
Job Description
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Ophthalmology, has an opening for an Optometrist.
This position is full-time, tenure earning at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
Responsibilities include patient care, didactic and clinical teaching, and opportunities for basic and clinical research.
We seek a highly-collaborative individual who has a desire to participate in all three mission areas, including the opportunity to develop a research program.
There is immediate need to engage in a robust clinical environment within the Callahan Eye Hospital.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must have graduated from a fully accredited optometry residency program and be eligible for an Alabama Board of Optometry license.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional subspecialty residency or fellowship training preferred.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F2152P
Open Date 06/16/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Statement
UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation.
UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.
COVID-19 Vaccination Statement
The laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination continue to evolve.
Please be aware that UAB may determine that obtaining the COVID-19 or related vaccination is a requirement for this position, based on legal changes or otherwise.
If that occurs, the successful candidate may be required to submit proof of vaccination or obtain an approved vaccination exemption as a condition of employment.
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
In addition, physicians and other clinical faculty candidates who will be employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) or other UAB Medicine entities, must successfully complete a pre-employment drug and nicotine screen to be hired.
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