School of Optometry-Associate ProfessorProfessor-Optometry and Vision Science
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Job Location:
Birmingham, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The School of Optometry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a Tenure-track Assistant Associate or Professor faculty position. We seek applicants whose clinical translational or basic science research focuses on vision science. The schools research program broadly includes cellular and molecular biology of the eye physiology pharmacology microbiology genetics stem cell biology biomedical optics and imaging dry eye and contact lens myopia concussion psychophysics and other topics. Current research strengths and opportunities include the study of hereditary retinal degenerations retinal physiology glaucoma ocular surface diseases (dry eye) the development of refractive errors biomedical imaging visual brain function and visual rehabilitation. Broader institutional strengths include neuroscience aging obesity precision medicine public health and health policy and large-scale collaborative patient-based research. There is a significant opportunity in clinical research growth. Faculty rank and tenure status will be commensurate with the successful candidates academic qualifications skills and experience. Applicants should hold a doctoral degree (OD PhD MD or in combination) and have a track-record of research funding. Successful candidates are expected to develop and sustain an innovative research program with funding support. Candidates are also expected to advance and contribute to the educational service and clinical missions of the school. This is an exceptional opportunity to pursue scholarly advances in knowledge and discovery related to the eye and vision and to engage in the education of optometrists and vision science graduate students at one of the leading optometry institutions in the country. The University of Alabama at Birminghams School of Optometry is located within the universitys Medical Center where a lively multidisciplinary collaborative environment flourishes with established platforms for excellence in translational and patient-based research.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have a doctoral degree (OD PhD MD or in combination) and have a track-record of research funding. Successful candidates are expected to develop and sustain an innovative research program with funding. Candidates are also expected to advance and contribute to the educational service and clinical missions of the school.
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants with current/ past leadership experience or a desire to contribute to academic leadership in a meaningful way are highly desired.
The School of Optometry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a Tenure-track Assistant Associate or Professor faculty position. We seek applicants whose clinical translational or basic science research focuses on vision science. The schools research program broadly includes cellular and molecular biology of the eye physiology pharmacology microbiology genetics stem cell biology biomedical optics and imaging dry eye and contact lens myopia concussion psychophysics and other topics. Current research strengths and opportunities include the study of hereditary retinal degenerations retinal physiology glaucoma ocular surface diseases (dry eye) the development of refractive errors biomedical imaging visual brain function and visual rehabilitation. Broader institutional strengths include neuroscience aging obesity precision medicine public health and health policy and large-scale collaborative patient-based research. There is a significant opportunity in clinical research growth. Faculty rank and tenure status will be commensurate with the successful candidates academic qualifications skills and experience. Applicants should hold a doctoral degree (OD PhD MD or in combination) and have a track-record of research funding. Successful candidates are expected to develop and sustain an innovative research program with funding support. Candidates are also expected to advance and contribute to the educational service and clinical missions of the school. This is an exceptional opportunity to pursue scholarly advances in knowledge and discovery related to the eye and vision and to engage in the education of optometrists and vision science graduate students at one of the leading optometry institutions in the country. The University of Alabama at Birminghams School of Optometry is located within the universitys Medical Center where a lively multidisciplinary collaborative environment flourishes with established platforms for excellence in translational and patient-based research.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have a doctoral degree (OD PhD MD or in combination) and have a track-record of research funding. Successful candidates are expected to develop and sustain an innovative research program with funding. Candidates are also expected to advance and contribute to the educational service and clinical missions of the school.
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants with current/ past leadership experience or a desire to contribute to academic leadership in a meaningful way are highly desired.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Machine Learning
- AI
- Classroom Experience
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
UAB is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education.
