OPTOMETRY
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Public Health/Epidemiology - Tenure-Track
Description:
The University of Houston College of Optometry seeks an outstanding clinician scientist with a special emphasis in public health/epidemiology. This is a tenure-track position in the Department of Clinical Sciences.
The successful candidate will have a Doctor of Optometry (OD) and additional advanced degrees (M/DrPH or PhD) in fields of or related to public health and/or epidemiology with excellent teaching skills, scholarly accomplishments including a record of publications, and current or potential for obtaining extramural research funding.
The faculty member will join the College’s internationally recognized clinical and research faculty (see http://www.opt.uh.edu/) and be expected to instruct optometry students in didactic, laboratory and/or clinical settings, instruct and mentor graduate students in our vision science program, and to conduct and independent research program. The candidate must be eligible for optometric licensure in the State of Texas.
Salary and Rank:
Salary and rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualification.
Application Procedures:
To apply, please send a Curriculum vita, representative reprints, a one- to two-page description of your clinical and research experience, current projects, and long-term goals, and the names and contact information for three references to:
Earl L. Smith III, O.D., Ph.D.
Dean
University of Houston
College of Optometry
505 J. Davis Armistead Building
Houston, Texas 77204-2020713-743-1899
esmith@uh.eduReview of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action:
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.