Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
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Location: Bloomington, IN 47401
Description:
Posting Details
Position Details
Title
Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Appointment Status
Non-Tenure Track
Department
IU Bloomington Optometry
Location
Bloomington
Position Summary
Indiana University School of Optometry, a leader in clinical education, patient care, and research, is seeking multiple skilled clinicians to join our primary care clinical faculty in Bloomington and Indianapolis. Applicants with an OD (or equivalent) degree who are eligible for an Indiana optometric license and have completed an accredited residency program or have equivalent experience are invited to apply for this clinical rank, non-tenure track position with a preferred start date of summer/fall 2025.
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic member of our faculty, provide patient-centric care in our primary care clinics with opportunities to serve in our specialty clinics when needed, actively engage in clinical and didactic teaching, and promote the school as well as the profession at a state and national level. Primary care clinicians at Indiana University School of Optometry serve as the initial contact point in our patient care system. They practice to the full scope of their licensure by diagnosing and treating refractive disorders, ocular disease, dry eye and binocular vision issues while referring to our specialty areas to provide care when indicated. Primary care clinicians do this while serving the needs of our students and teaching them the tenants of ethical, fact-based, patient-focused care. Candidates may also have opportunities to participate in collaborative clinical research.
The School of Optometry's didactic program is housed in Bloomington, while our clinics serve patients in Bloomington and Indianapolis. The School maintains a variety of externship and residency affiliations and has an active commitment to community health and education. Indiana University is a major research University founded in 1820. It currently enrolls over 38,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate and professional students on the Bloomington campus with over 114,000 total students in the University system. Additional information about the School and Indiana University is available at www.optometry.iu.edu.
Bloomington is in a beautifully wooded and hilly area of the state where cultural and recreational opportunities abound, housing costs are low, schools are excellent, and commuting time is short. Additional information on Bloomington can be found at www.visitbloomington.com. Indianapolis is a major metropolitan area with an abundance of cultural activities, multiple professional sports franchises, and a vibrant culinary scene. Additional information on Indianapolis can be found at www.visitindy.com.
Basic Qualifications
Applicants with an OD (or equivalent) degree who are eligible for an Indiana optometric license and have completed an accredited residency program or have equivalent experience are invited to apply for this clinical rank, non-tenure track position with a preferred start date of summer/fall 2025.
Department Contact for Questions
Questions regarding the position or application process may be directed to Dr. Brad Sutton at bsutton@iu.edu. Applications received by March 31, 2025 will be assured consideration and the search will remain open until the positions are filled. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
For Best Consideration Date
03/31/2025
Expected Start Date
07/01/2025
Posting/OAA #
IU-101182-2025
Position Details
Title
Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Appointment Status
Non-Tenure Track
Department
IU Bloomington Optometry
Location
Bloomington
Position Summary
Indiana University School of Optometry, a leader in clinical education, patient care, and research, is seeking multiple skilled clinicians to join our primary care clinical faculty in Bloomington and Indianapolis. Applicants with an OD (or equivalent) degree who are eligible for an Indiana optometric license and have completed an accredited residency program or have equivalent experience are invited to apply for this clinical rank, non-tenure track position with a preferred start date of summer/fall 2025.
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic member of our faculty, provide patient-centric care in our primary care clinics with opportunities to serve in our specialty clinics when needed, actively engage in clinical and didactic teaching, and promote the school as well as the profession at a state and national level. Primary care clinicians at Indiana University School of Optometry serve as the initial contact point in our patient care system. They practice to the full scope of their licensure by diagnosing and treating refractive disorders, ocular disease, dry eye and binocular vision issues while referring to our specialty areas to provide care when indicated. Primary care clinicians do this while serving the needs of our students and teaching them the tenants of ethical, fact-based, patient-focused care. Candidates may also have opportunities to participate in collaborative clinical research.
The School of Optometry's didactic program is housed in Bloomington, while our clinics serve patients in Bloomington and Indianapolis. The School maintains a variety of externship and residency affiliations and has an active commitment to community health and education. Indiana University is a major research University founded in 1820. It currently enrolls over 38,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate and professional students on the Bloomington campus with over 114,000 total students in the University system. Additional information about the School and Indiana University is available at www.optometry.iu.edu.
Bloomington is in a beautifully wooded and hilly area of the state where cultural and recreational opportunities abound, housing costs are low, schools are excellent, and commuting time is short. Additional information on Bloomington can be found at www.visitbloomington.com. Indianapolis is a major metropolitan area with an abundance of cultural activities, multiple professional sports franchises, and a vibrant culinary scene. Additional information on Indianapolis can be found at www.visitindy.com.
Basic Qualifications
Applicants with an OD (or equivalent) degree who are eligible for an Indiana optometric license and have completed an accredited residency program or have equivalent experience are invited to apply for this clinical rank, non-tenure track position with a preferred start date of summer/fall 2025.
Department Contact for Questions
Questions regarding the position or application process may be directed to Dr. Brad Sutton at bsutton@iu.edu. Applications received by March 31, 2025 will be assured consideration and the search will remain open until the positions are filled. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
For Best Consideration Date
03/31/2025
Expected Start Date
07/01/2025
Posting/OAA #
IU-101182-2025