Optometrist (Open Rank Faculty)

2 weeks ago

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Full time
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability.

We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine.

We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding.

Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.


OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care:

We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.


Education:

We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education.

We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.


Research:
We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary


A Fixed-Term Optometric position is available in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

This individual will practice the full scope Optometry under the direction of the Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology. Academic rank and salary are negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements


Prerequisites include successful graduation from an American School of Optometry and licensure to practice in the state of North Carolina.

Qualifications include proven clinical expertise, a strong commitment to teaching and education, excellent patient care skills and excellent professional references.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Prior experience in a high-performing academic medical setting.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions


Anyone wishing to be considered for the position should submit a formal application at the following link: , in addition to a full CV, cover letter, and list of 3-5 professional contacts who may be reached to provide a written letter of reference for candidacy.

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