School of Optometry-Assistant/Associate Professor-Optometry and Vision Science

Posting Details

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
F2648P


Open Date
05/16/2025


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Nondiscrimination Statement


UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix .

Special Instructions to Applicants

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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