The University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has a long-standing history of providing outstanding care for our patients, conducting leading-edge, collaborative research, and educating the next generation of ophthalmologists and vision science researchers. 

The Department is currently seeking an academically oriented optometrist to join a team of established providers. Appointment at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or full Professor is available and commensurate with experience. The position entails clinical activity at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics main campus, Iowa River Landing Ambulatory site as well as possible outreach sites. Opportunities are available for teaching residents and medical students in the clinic and in small group classes.  As with all members of the faculty, expectations include maintaining high clinical and ethical standards that are carried into the decision-making process.  Adhering to compliance measures, establishing, and promoting an atmosphere of unity through collaborative practice and effective communication, and fostering a high level of patient and staff satisfaction.

The department currently supports 15 residents and 5 first year interns in the Ophthalmology training program, as well as fellowships in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Neuro Ophthalmology, Cornea, Oculoplastics and Retina. The department has multiple providers conducting clinical research strongly supported by a trials team and institutional resources. In addition to the trials team, the University of Iowa Institute for Vision Research is home to a world class team of scientist aimed at curing blindness.

The candidate must have a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from a school or college of optometry that is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education.  Additionally, the candidate must have completed a 1-year optometric residency or have commensurate experience. Finally, the candidate must have fellowship in or be eligible for fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry. Fellowship is required within 3 years of accepting a faculty position. 

Our faculty group is looking for a candidate with 2 or more years of experience in contact lens and/or vision rehabilitation and primary eye care.  The candidate must have a commitment to clinical care and teaching in an academic setting. 

The candidate must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Iowa. 

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With over 31,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities, a member of the Big Ten conference and the Association of American Universities. The University of Iowa is composed of eleven colleges and is known around the world for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It is home to one of the nation's largest academic medical centers and the pioneering Iowa Writers' Workshop. The University of Iowa promotes work/life integration and is located in the casual yet cosmopolitan environment of Iowa City, widely recognized as one of the country's most livable communities.

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