Assistant Professor - Optometry at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

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
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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