What are the responsibilities and job description for the School of Medicine - Optometrist, Open Rank - Ophthalmology position at University of Alabama at Birmingham?
Position Information
School/College
School of Medicine
Title
School of Medicine - Optometrist, Open Rank - Ophthalmology
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank
Assistant/Associate Professor
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Payroll Status
Faculty 12
Job Description
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.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must have graduated from a fully accredited optometry residency program and be eligible for an Alabama Board of Optometry license.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional subspecialty residency or fellowship training preferred.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2152P
Open Date
06/16/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
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.
