Employment opportunities

The University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science, in the Faculty of Science, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time position in the faculty category of clinical lecturer, in the area of Primary Care.  The position is a 1-year definite term with the possibility of renewal.

The University Optometry Clinics include primary care and specialty clinics that encompass the full spectrum of the contemporary practice of optometry.  The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching, clinical education, patient care, and the profession of optometry. 

The successful candidate will have completed a Doctor of Optometry and a residency, or have 3 or more years of clinical experience.  Assignments will include evenings, after-hours on-call services and some Saturday clinics.

The range of duties includes intern supervision, resident supervision, and direct patient care.  Clinical lecturers are expected to participate in activities that contribute to the effective functioning of the School such as administrative duties and service on committees.

Applicants should be eligible for a general or an academic certificate of registration with the College of Optometrists of Ontario.  Applicants would ideally be available to start by August 2024.

Salary is negotiable within a range of $95,000 to $120,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

A letter of application, curriculum vitae and three confidential letters of reference should be sent to: Dr. Stanley Woo, Director, School of Optometry & Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 or emailed to jfleet@uwaterloo.ca .

The closing date for applications is June 1, 2024.

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 persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview or workplace accommodation requests, please contact [Jenniffer Fleet (jfleet@uwaterloo.ca) ].

If you have any questions regarding the position, the application process, assessment process, or eligibility, please contact Jenniffer Fleet (jfleet@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.

The University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science, Faculty of Science, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time position in the faculty category of clinical lecturer, in the area of Binocular Vision (BV)/Vision Therapy (VT)/Vision Rehabilitation.  The position is a 1-year definite term with the possibility of renewal.

The university Optometry Clinics include primary care and specialty clinics that encompass the full spectrum of the contemporary practice of optometry.  The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching, clinical education, patient care, and the profession of optometry. 

The successful candidate will have completed a Doctor of Optometry degree and a residency including Vision Therapy/Vision Rehabilitation or have an equivalent of 3 or more years of clinical experience in this area.  The expectation is to be an enthusiastic clinical teacher with commitment to exceptional patient care.  Assignments will include evenings and some Saturday clinics.

The range of duties include intern supervision, residency supervision, on-call services, direct patient care. 

Applicants should be eligible for a general or academic certificate of registration with the College of Optometrists of Ontario.  Applicants would ideally be able to take up the position by August 2024.

Salary is negotiable within a range $95,000 to $120,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

A letter of application, curriculum vitae and three confidential letters of reference should be sent to:  Dr. Stanley Woo, Director, School of Optometry & Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo at jfleet@uwaterloo.ca

The closing date for applications is June 1, 2024.

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 persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview or workplace accommodation requests, please contact [Jenniffer Fleet (jfleet@uwaterloo.ca) ].

If you have any questions regarding the position, the application process, assessment process, or eligibility, please contact [Jenniffer Fleet jfleet@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.