Upstate New York HERC

Description:

The University of Houston College of Optometry is searching for outstanding optometrists to join our faculty who are interested in clinical practice, teaching, community service, and clinical research. Multiple clinical faculty positions at the rank of Clinical Assistant, Associate or Full Professor are available in the Clinical Sciences Department for individuals with skills and interests in the following clinical service areas:

Neuro-optometric care and vision rehabilitation
Pediatrics, binocular vision, strabismus, and amblyopia
Anterior segment disease management including dry eye conditions and ocular surface disease
Specialty contact lenses and myopia management
Sports vision, vision therapy, and visual performance

Candidates should have broad clinical experience and a desire to join a dynamic and growing program committed to student success. As one of the leading colleges of optometry in the nation, our vision is to be a community committed to excellence and innovation in optometric education, impact in biomedical eye research and evidence-based health care that improves individual wellness and public health.

This is an open-rank, non-tenure track, clinical faculty position. Clinical Science Department faculty are responsible for patient care, clinical education, academic service, and scholarship related to their program area. Teaching experience related to evidence-based clinical practice and familiarity with interprofessional collaborative practice settings is preferred.

Salary and rank commensurate with experience. 

The University of Houston College of Optometry is internationally recognized as a leader in clinical healthcare, vision-related biomedical research, and community health services (see http://www.opt.uh.edu/ for details).

Qualifications
Successful applicants must have an O.D. degree and should have completed additional post-graduate residency/fellowship training or have equivalent relevant clinical, academic, or other experience. Applicants should have experience with clinical teaching and mentoring. Successful candidates must be eligible for optometric licensure in the state of Texas.

Application Process
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration by the committee, applications should be received by February 15, 2026.

Please contact, Dr. David Berntsen, Clinical Science Department Chair (DBerntsen@central.uh.edu) or Dr. Wendy Harrison, Faculty Search Committee Chair (wwharris@central.uh.edu) with questions.

Required Attachments by Candidate
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy Statement, and contact information for 3 references

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidate.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.