Ocular Disease and Eye Health Management

The College of Optometry at the University of Missouri-St. Louis invites applicants for a clinical track position in the area of eye health management, ocular disease and community health optometry.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to provide didactic and clinical instruction and patient care within a variety of settings including community health care centers. Areas of emphasis include diagnosis and management of ocular and systemic disease, primary care and community health optometry. Candidates should be willing to explore alternative teaching styles in their classrooms such as learner-centered and case-based approaches.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess the Doctor of Optometry degree; be eligible for license to practice optometry in Missouri; have completed an ACOE-accredited Optometry Residency or have an equivalent amount of patient care experience; have a sincere commitment to optometric education, scholarly activity and patient care in a variety of environments associated with an academic health center. Rank and salary will be commensurate with training and qualifications.

The College of Optometry includes a 4-year professional degree (OD) program, a graduate program (MS and Ph.D.) and post-professional residency programs. For additional information about the college see UM-St. Louis College of Optometry.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed immediately. The position will remain open until filled. Applicants should send a curriculum vita, statement of teaching and scholarly interests, and names and addresses of three professional references to:

Maria Ahrens
Administrative Assistant to the Faculty
The University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry
One University Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63121-4499

Electronic submissions are preferred
For further information, please contact Maria at (314) 516-5616.

The University of Missouri-St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the pursuit of excellence through diversity.