School of Medicine

School of Medicine - Optometrist, Open Rank - Ophthalmology

Full-Time

Assistant/Associate Professor

Tenure Track

Faculty 12

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.

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

Additional subspecialty residency or fellowship training preferred.

F2152P

06/16/2023

Yes

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.

The laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination continue to evolve. Please be aware that UAB may determine that obtaining the COVID-19 or related vaccination is a requirement for this position, based on legal changes or otherwise. If that occurs, the successful candidate may be required to submit proof of vaccination or obtain an approved vaccination exemption as a condition of employment.

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

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.