Academic ConnectOpen Rank Clinical Faculty - Optometry
| Department: Clinical Sciences |
| Salary: Commensurate with experience |
| Description: The University of Houston College of Optometry is searching for outstanding optometrists to join our faculty who are interested in clinical practice, teaching, community service, and clinical research. Multiple clinical faculty positions at the rank of Clinical Assistant, Associate or Full Professor are available in the Clinical Sciences Department for individuals with skills and interests in the following clinical service areas: Neuro-optometric care and vision rehabilitation Pediatrics, binocular vision, strabismus, and amblyopia Anterior segment disease management including dry eye conditions and ocular surface disease Specialty contact lenses and myopia management Sports vision, vision therapy, and visual performance Candidates should have broad clinical experience and a desire to join a dynamic and growing program committed to student success. As one of the leading colleges of optometry in the nation, our vision is to be a community committed to excellence and innovation in optometric education, impact in biomedical eye research and evidence-based health care that improves individual wellness and public health. This is an open-rank, non-tenure track, clinical faculty position. Clinical Science Department faculty are responsible for patient care, clinical education, 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. Salary and rank commensurate with experience. 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). |
| Qualifications Successful applicants must have an O.D. degree and should have completed additional post-graduate residency/fellowship training 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. |
| Application Process Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration by the committee, applications should be received by February 15, 2026. Please contact, Dr. David Berntsen, Clinical Science Department Chair (DBerntsen@central.uh.edu) or Dr. Wendy Harrison, Faculty Search Committee Chair (wwharris@central.uh.edu) with questions. |
| Required Attachments by Candidate Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy Statement, and contact information for 3 references |
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