Assistant Professor - Optometry

Job Title
Assistant Professor - Optometry


Requisition Number
FE04425


Working Title

Department Name
7H854:OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track


Required Education

OD



Required Related Experience

Optometry Residency helpful



Required License/Registration/Certification

Kentucky Optometric License



Job Summary

The Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, is seeking an Optometrist to meet the medical and academic needs of the department. The successful candidate will join a group of physicians that are committed to excellence in clinical care, instruction, scholarly activity and professional development in a robust and growing practice across eastern and southeastern Kentucky.

The primary responsibility of the individual in this position will be to enhance the clinical practice of the Department of Ophthalmology as part of the Optometry Team. This person will be responsible for providing direct patient care, service as an attending physician, training residents and medical students assigned to the Ophthalmology Department. The individual in this position is expected to provide, develop and maintain clinical services as well as develop academic pursuits.

Please include an updated CV when applying to this position. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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