School of Medicine - Optometrist, Open Rank - Ophthalmology

School/College:
School of Medicine

Title:
School of Medicine - Optometrist, Open Rank - Ophthalmology

Assignment Category:
Full-Time

Rank:
Assistant/Associate Professor

Tenure Status:
Tenure Track

Payroll Status:
Faculty 12

Job Description:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Ophthalmology, has an opening for an Optometrist. This position is full-time, tenure earning at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Responsibilities include patient care, didactic and clinical teaching, and opportunities for basic and clinical research. We seek a highly-collaborative individual who has a desire to participate in all three mission areas, including the opportunity to develop a research program. There is immediate need to engage in a robust clinical environment within the Callahan Eye Hospital.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have graduated from a fully accredited optometry residency program and be eligible for an Alabama Board of Optometry license.

Preferred Qualifications:
Additional subspecialty residency or fellowship training preferred.

Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
F2152P

Open Date:
06/16/2023

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 veterans 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 UABs 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):
In addition, physicians and other clinical faculty candidates who will be employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation ( UAHSF ) or other UAB Medicine entities, must successfully complete a pre-employment drug and nicotine screen to be hired.

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