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OPTOMETRIST FACULTY
Requisition # 75675
Position Basics
Type of Position CLINICAL-TRACK Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled Advertising Started on: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 College: Carver College of Medicine Department: Ophthalmology & Visual Science
Salary
Salary: Commensurate
Position Details
Full/Part Time Status: Negotiable Position Description:
The University of Iowa Health Care 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 and to the clinical (non-tenure) track consistent with clinical 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 18 residents and 6 first year interns in the Ophthalmology training program, as well as fellowships in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Pediatric Inherited eye disorders, Glaucoma, Neuro Ophthalmology, Cornea, Oculoplastics and Surgical and Medical 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.
For more information, please contact:
Contact name: Mark Wilkinson, OD, FAAO
Title: Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Email address: mark-wilkinson@uiowa.edu
Department website: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/eye/
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.
Education Requirement:
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from a school or College of Optometry accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
- Two (2) or more years of experience in contact lens and/or vision rehabilitation and primary eye care
- Completion of a 1-year optometric residency or commensurate experience
- Demonstrated commitment to clinical care and teaching in an academic setting
- Must be eligible to work in the US.
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Iowa.
- Fellowship in or be eligible for fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry. Fellowship is required within 3 years of accepting a faculty position.
- Previous publications in journals and involvement in optometric professional education.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
Online Application Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Name and Contact Information of References
Letter of Interest
Supporting Attachments Number of References: 3
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Contact Information
Contact: Mark E Wilkinson - mark-wilkinson@uiowa.edu
Cmed-Ophthalmology & Visual Sc
Pomerantz Family Pavilion
720 Melrose Avenue
11190A PFP
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-8301
Department URL: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/eye/
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