Open Rank Clinical Faculty - Optometry (FAC003566)

Candidates should have broad clinical experience and a desire to join a dynamic and growing program committed to student success. As one of the leading colleges of optometry in the nation, our vision is to be a community committed to excellence and innovation in optometric education, impact biomedical eye research and evidence-based health care that improves individual wellness and public health.

• Specialty Contact Lenses and Myopia Management
• Pediatrics, binocular vision, strabismus, and amblyopia
• Neuro-optometric care and vision rehabilitation
• Anterior segment disease management including dry eye conditions and ocular surface disease
• Sports vision, vision therapy, and visual performance

This is an open-rank, non-tenure track, clinical faculty position. Clinical Science Department faculty are responsible for patient care, clinical education, academic service, and scholarship related to their program area. Teaching experience related to evidence-based clinical practice and familiarity with inter-professional collaborative practice settings is preferred.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration by the committee, applications should be received by February 15, 2025. 

Please contact, Dr. David Berntsen, Clinical Science Department Chair (DBerntsen@Central.UH.EDU) or Dr. Lisa Ostrin, Faculty Search Committee Chair (lostrin@Central.UH.EDU) with questions.

The University of Houston College of Optometry is internationally recognized as a leader in clinical healthcare, vision-related biomedical research, and community health services (see http://www.opt.uh.edu/ for details).

Salary and rank commensurate with experience.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Successful applicants must have an OD degree and should have completed a residency/fellowship program or have equivalent relevant clinical, academic, or other experience. Applicants should have experience with clinical teaching and mentoring. Successful candidates must be eligible for optometric licensure in the state of Texas.

Required Attachments by Candidate

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy or Statement

Notes to Applicant

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon the selection of the final candidate. All positions at the University of Houston are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

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