Faculty position - University of Houston

Tenure-track Basic Sciences Faculty Position University of Houston College of Optometry

Applications are being accepted for a tenured or tenure-track position from an outstanding vision scientist who investigates the optics of the eye or who uses modern optical techniques to investigate the eye, vision, and/or eye disease. The candidate would join the Basic Sciences Department of the College of Optometry which is internationally recognized for its research and clinical programs (see http://www.opt.uh.edu/ for details). The successful applicant will bring expertise that complements the vision researchers presently in the College and University whose program is supported by a P30 core grant, and T32 and T35 training grants from the National Eye Institute.

Candidates should have a PhD, OD/PhD, or MD/PhD (or equivalent training), postdoctoral experience is desirable, and a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an innovative, independent research program that attracts extramural funding, to participate in training professional students in optometry and graduate students in physiological optics and vision sciences.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications. To apply, please send a Curriculum Vita, names and contact information for three-to-five references, a one to two page statement of research experience, interests and objectives and a brief description of teaching experience to: :

  Earl L. Smith III, O.D., Ph.D.
  Dean
  University of Houston
  College of Optometry
  505 J. Davis Armistead Building
  Houston, Texas 77204-2020
  713-743-1899   esmith@uh.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Houston is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.