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    Optometrist (Open Rank Faculty) - Wilmington, United States - University of North Carolina

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    Posting Information

    Posting Information


    Department
    Ophthalmology


    Posting Open Date
    11/15/2023


    Application Deadline

    Open Until Filled
    Yes


    Position Type
    Permanent Faculty


    Working Title
    Optometrist (Open Rank Faculty)


    Appointment Type
    Fixed Term Faculty


    Vacancy ID
    FAC0004845


    Full-time/Part-time
    Full-Time Permanent


    Hours per week
    40


    FTE
    1


    Position Location
    North Carolina, US


    Hiring Range

    Proposed Start Date
    03/01/2024

    Position Information


    Be a Tar Heel

    Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
    The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

    We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability.

    We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.


    OUR VISION
    Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine.

    We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding.

    Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.


    OUR MISSION
    Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.


    Patient Care:
    We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.


    Education:
    We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.


    Research:
    We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.


    Position Summary

    A Fixed-Term Optometric position is available in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

    This individual will practice the full scope Optometry under the direction of the Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology. Academic rank and salary are negotiable based on qualifications and experience.


    Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

    Prerequisites include successful graduation from an American School of Optometry and licensure to practice in the state of North Carolina.

    Qualifications include proven clinical expertise, a strong commitment to teaching and education, excellent patient care skills and excellent professional references.


    Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
    Prior experience in a high-performing academic medical setting.


    Special Physical/Mental Requirements

    Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
    Not Applicable.


    Special Instructions

    Anyone wishing to be considered for the position should submit a formal application at the following link: , in addition to a full CV, cover letter, and list of 3-5 professional contacts who may be reached to provide a written letter of reference for candidacy.


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    Department Contact Information


    Department Contact Name and Title
    Gina Austen, HR Consultant


    Department Contact Telephone or Email

    Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
    If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at or send an email to

    Please note:

    The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.


    If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.


    Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.


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