Job Contact: Kathy Keihl
The School of
Optometry & Vision Science at the University of Waterloo, within the Faculty
of Science, is seeking an outstanding scholar and researcher for a full-time,
regular tenure stream faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, in
the area of Eye Health Informatics and Digital Health with an anticipated start
date of September 1, 2025. The interdisciplinary position will include
development of oculomics,
data science, and artificial intelligence applications from eye health datasets
to identify disease patterns, progression, and therapeutic opportunities. More
information about tenure stream faculty appointments can be found here: Policy
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The
successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to
scholarship and teaching, and develop a robust, externally funded research
program that supports a diversity of graduate students and post-doctoral fellows.
Evidence of actively developing multi-disciplinary research and innovation
involving digital health and data science is an asset. Potential applicants are
urged to review the research interests (https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/research)
of our faculty and the strategic plan (https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/about-optometry-vision- science/strategic-plan-2024-2029)
of the school. Preference will be given to investigators whose expertise is
complementary to research
in the School. Experience with intellectual
property development, entrepreneurship and commercialization would be an asset.
Expected
duties include research, teaching in the optometry professional program and
vision science graduate program, and supervision of graduate students is expected.
Evidence of teaching excellence, innovation and flexibility in teaching modality
will be highly valued. The ability to develop and teach an array of traditional
in-person and on-line courses for a diverse student body is expected. Both
optometrists and individuals from other data science, health informatics,
biomedical engineering, computer science, and machine learning disciplines are
encouraged to apply. Applicants who are optometrists should be eligible for a
general or academic certificate of registration with the College of
Optometrists of Ontario.
Additional information
about the Faculty of Science and the University of Waterloo can be found at: https://uwaterloo.ca/science.
The salary range
of this position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Tenure Stream is $105,000 to
$125,000 per year. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for
exceptionally qualified candidates.
Applications
received by July 30, 2025 will be given full consideration. However, applications
will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.
Application
materials must be submitted online through https://ofas.uwaterloo.ca/. Applications should include a
letter of application, curriculum vitae, research profile and plan, statement
about teaching interests and philosophy, and three confidential letters of
reference (addressed to Dr. Ben Thompson, Director, School of Optometry and
Vision Science).
https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science
The University
of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory
of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is
situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that
includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward
reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning,
teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Indigenous
Initiatives Office (https://uwaterloo.ca/human-rights-equity-inclusion/indigenousinitiatives).
The
University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students,
faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral
part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees.
The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity,
anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates
who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants
who identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk),
Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
The University
of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for people with disabilities. If you have
any application, interview or workplace accommodation requests, please contact
Kathy Keihl kkeihl@uwaterloo.ca
If you have
any questions regarding the position, the application process, assessment process,
or eligibility, please contact kkeihl@uwaterloo.ca
All qualified candidates are encouraged
to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Three reasons to apply: https://uwaterloo.ca/faculty-association/why-waterloo