Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Primary Care - (FAC002662)
Organization
: H0115 Optometry Clinic
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Description
:
The University of Houston’s College of Optometry seeks outstanding optometrists with interest and experience in outpatient primary eyecare to join the Clinical Sciences Department. Candidates should have broad clinical experience with the prevention, diagnosis, and management of common ophthalmic conditions encountered in a general eye care practice or community health setting that include: refractive and binocular anomalies, ocular and systemic disease, as well as the fundamentals of primary care contact lenses, pediatrics, low-vision, etc.
This is an open-rank, clinical non-tenure track faculty position. Clinical Science Department faculty are responsible for patient care, teaching, academic service, and scholarship related to their program area. Teaching experience related to evidence-based clinical practice and familiarity with interprofessional collaborative practice settings is preferred. Rank will be will be commensurate with the final candidate’s credentials and experience.
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. Complete applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching philosophy or personal statement.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration by the committee, applications should be received before February 15, 2023. Please contact, Dr. David Berntsen, Clinical Science Department Chair ([email protected] ) or Dr. Wendy Harrison, Faculty Search Committee Chair ([email protected] ) 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).
The University of Houston is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities, women, 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.
Notes to Applicant: Official transcripts are required for all faculty appointments and will be requested upon selection of the final candidate. All positions at the university are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.Required Attachments by Candidate: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Teaching Philosophy or Statement
Employee Status
: Regular/Benefits
Job Posting
: Sep 14, 2023, 9:53:04 PM
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