Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Assistant Professor in Optometry
Requisition Number	FE03771
Working Title
Department Name	7H854:OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE
Work Location	Ashland, KY
Type of Position	Faculty
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Tenure Track Status	Non-Tenure Track
Required Education	Completion of Optometry school and O.D. required
Required Related Experience	Optometry school
Required License/Registration/Certification	O.D. license
Job Summary	The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Kentucky, College of Medicine is seeking a Licensed Optometrist for our Ashland, KY clinic to meet the medical and academic needs of the department. The successful candidate will join a group of physicians that are committed to excellence in clinical care, instruction, scholarly activity and professional development in a robust and growing practice across eastern and southeastern Kentucky. The primary responsibility of the individual in this position is to enhance the clinical practice of the Department of Ophthalmology. This person will be responsible for providing direct patient care. The individual in this position is expected to provide, develop and maintain clinical services. Please include an updated CV when applying to this position. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled	Yes
University Community of Inclusion	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * The College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, student, and colleague we encounter. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the College of Medicine values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * The College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within our college, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of these values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Where did you first see this position advertised, other than on the UK Jobs system?
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • InsightintoDiversity.com
   • Academic Keys
   • Latinos in Higher Education
   • Indeed.com
   • A colleague, friend, and/or family member
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita

Optional Documents

PI240062124

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