Clinical Faculty (Open Rank) - Primary Care - (FAC002236)

The University of Houston’s College of Optometry seeks outstanding optometrists with interest and experience in outpatient primary and perioperative eyecare to join the Clinical Sciences Department. Clinical experience should include perioperative care, primary clinical eyecare, and ocular disease management. Teaching experience related to evidence-based clinical practice and interprofessional / collaborative practice settings is preferred. Clinical Science Department faculty are responsible for clinical teaching, patient care, service and scholarship related to their program area. Successful candidates must be eligible for optometric licensure in the state of Texas. This is an open-rank, clinical non-tenure track faculty position.

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, with one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation, seeks to recruit and retain a diverse community of scholars. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Rank and salary will be commensurate with the final candidate’s credentials and experience.

Please contact, Dr. David Berntsen, Chair, Dept. of Clinical Science, DBerntsen@Central.UH.EDU or Dr. Wendy Harrison, Search Committee Chair at wwharris@Central.UH.EDU, with questions.

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.

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.