"Teaching Associate, Department of Ophthalmology, Optometrist"

Position Description

The University of Washington Department of Ophthalmology is currently recruiting for a full-time optometrist. This appointment will be at rank of Teaching Associate. This position will be based at a UW Medicine Primary Care location and Harborview Medical Center. This position is without tenure due to funding and is a multi-year appointment with a 12-month service (July 1-June 30). Anticipated start date is December 1, 2025. This is a 1.0 FTE full time position.

Teaching Associates are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off.

The Optometrist will provide primary eye care for patients in the UWMPC system and Harborview Medical Center including management of refractive error, diagnosis of eye conditions including screening for diabetic retinopathy, and management of conditions such as dry eye disease within scope of Optometry. The optometrist will provide appropriate patient care under the department's approved Optometry Standard Operating Procedures protocols.

The Optometrist will also participate in the teaching mission of the Department of Ophthalmology and may be directly responsible for the education of nurses, medical assistants, and technicians, and may work with and teach ophthalmology residents and ophthalmic subspecialty fellows.

Salary

The base salary range for this position will be $130,000-$140,000 a year, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold an OD degree and have a minimum of one year of experience as an optometrist. Experience in working with an ophthalmology team and managing patients with ophthalmic disease is desirable.

Applicants must be eligible for licensure in the State of Washington.

Instructions

Please provide a CV and cover letter and apply via Interfolio. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint). Additionally, the University's Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member's academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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Disability Services

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