Assistant/ Associate Professor - Tenure Track

Pacific University College of Optometry is seeking applicants who have a passion for optometric education with a commitment to student success, creativity, equity, diversity, inclusion, lifelong learning, and research. Preference may be given to those with enthusiasm towards:

• primary eye care
• contact lenses
• ocular disease and/or systemic disease
• pediatrics, vision rehabilitation, and/or vision therapy
• biostatistics and research design

Classroom, laboratory, and clinical assignments will reflect programmatic needs, as well as the successful candidate's expertise and interests. 

As applicable, candidates with an OD degree and eligible for licensure to practice optometry in the state of Oregon are preferred. Priority will be given to applicants who have either residency or fellowship training, an advanced degree (MS/PhD), or advanced professional experience.

Pacific University is a prestigious private institution that brings together the College of Optometry, College of Health Professions, College of Education, College of Business and College of Arts & Sciences.  The main campus is located in the Portland area between the Cascade Mountains and Pacific Ocean and in close proximity to numerous extracurricular opportunities.  Both Optometry and Vision Science students enjoy a rich educational environment, learning full-scope optometry and graduate studies with state-of-the-art classroom, laboratory, clinical, and research technology.

Candidates should submit electronically a letter of application and a comprehensive curriculum vitae to:

Aaron Salzano, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

Faculty Search Committee Chair

Pacific University College of Optometry 

2043 College Way 

Forest Grove, OR 97116 

asalzano@pacificu.edu 

pacificu.edu/optometry 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

ARTS & SCIENCES | OPTOMETRY | EDUCATION | HEALTH PROFESSIONS | BUSINESS 

Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

• Possession of the Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE accredited institution, unless faculty position is in a unique area that does not require an OD (ex. biostatistics).
• Be eligible for licensure with diagnostic, therapeutic topical and non-topical pharmaceutical agents as permissible under Oregon law.
• Experience in broad-scope optometric care and/or vision science
• A commitment to excellence in optometric education and life-long learning are essential