Position Information
School/College School of Optometry
Title School of Optometry- Assistant/Associate Professor- Optometry and Vision Science
Assignment Category Full-Time
Rank Assistant/Associate Professor
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Payroll Status Faculty 12
Job Description
Professional clinical educators are sought in the areas of ocular disease, cornea/contact lenses, and other clinical specialties.
Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to and advance the educational, clinical, service, and research/scholarship mission and objectives of the School.
Clinical faculty are generally expected to (1) provide high quality patient care while educating and supervising student interns in the clinic setting, (2) provide high quality didactic and laboratory teaching in the optometry professional curriculum, and (3) participate in service activities that benefit the School, university, and the optometric profession.
To a lesser degree, clinical faculty should contribute to scholarship related to their areas of interest
Required Qualifications
Must have a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school or college of optometry.
Eligible for licensure to practice the full scope of Optometry in the state of Alabama.
Completion of a residency/fellowship program, or additional degree (MS, MPH, PhD), or minimum of three years equivalent clinical experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who have completed a residency program related to ocular disease or cornea/contact lenses.
Applicants without residency training, but with advanced clinical experience in these areas, will also be considered.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F2162P
Open Date 07/03/2023
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
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)
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