Assistant Professor - Optometry - Optometry

Q: What qualifications are required for the Assistant Professor - Optometry position?

Applicants must hold an O.D. Degree and possess a valid OD License . Expertise in Optometry is required for this non-tenure academic clinician track role at the University of Pennsylvania . See faculty jobs for similar roles.

Q: What are the teaching responsibilities?

Teaching responsibilities may include instructing optometry students . This role emphasizes clinical education in the Department of Ophthalmology . Explore lecturer jobs for more academic teaching opportunities.

Q: What clinical duties are involved?

Clinical responsibilities may include managing comprehensive and specialty contact lens patients . This is a clinician-focused position in Optometry at Perelman School of Medicine . Check clinical research jobs for related positions.

Q: Does the University of Pennsylvania support diversity in hiring?

Yes, candidates who embrace and reflect diversity are sought. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE , encouraging applications from minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Learn more about higher ed faculty jobs .

Assistant Professor - Optometry

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Apr 23, 2024

Deadline: Apr 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Ophthalmology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Optometry. Applicants must have an O.D. Degree. OD License required.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching optometry students.

Clinical responsibilities may include seeing comprehensive and specialty contact lens patients.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Application Instructions

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/145088

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Assistant Professor - Optometry position?

Applicants must hold an O.D. Degree and possess a valid OD License. Expertise in Optometry is required for this non-tenure academic clinician track role at the University of Pennsylvania. See faculty jobs for similar roles.

📚What are the teaching responsibilities?

Teaching responsibilities may include instructing optometry students. This role emphasizes clinical education in the Department of Ophthalmology. Explore lecturer jobs for more academic teaching opportunities.

👁️What clinical duties are involved?

Clinical responsibilities may include managing comprehensive and specialty contact lens patients. This is a clinician-focused position in Optometry at Perelman School of Medicine. Check clinical research jobs for related positions.

📝How do I apply for this position?

Submit your application via the official portal: Interfolio application link. Deadline is Apr 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Review tips in how to write a winning academic CV.

🌍Does the University of Pennsylvania support diversity in hiring?

Yes, candidates who embrace and reflect diversity are sought. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE, encouraging applications from minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Learn more about higher ed faculty jobs.

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

"Assistant Professor - Optometry"

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