Job Description

The School of Optometry & Vision Science in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time probationary position in the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor, Teaching Stream in the areas of Binocular Vision (BV)/Vision Therapy (VT)/Vision Rehabilitation. The initial appointment will be for a term of three years. More information about Teaching Stream faculty can be found here: Policy 76 

The Waterloo Eye Institute - Optometry Clinics include primary care and specialty clinics that encompass the full spectrum of the contemporary practice of optometry. The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest and ability in teaching, clinical education, patient care, and the profession of optometry. 

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 successful candidate will have completed a residency that includes Vision Therapy/Vision Rehabilitation or have 3 or more years of relevant clinical experience. The expectation is to grow the WEI’s clinical capacity and student education with a demonstrated passion for teaching, clinical education, patient care, and the profession of optometry. 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. Teaching- stream faculty 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 September 2025.

Additional information about the Faculty of Science and the University of Waterloo can be found at: https://uwaterloo.ca/science.

The salary range of the position at the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor, Teaching Stream is $105,000 to $125,000 per year commensurate with experience and qualifications. 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 the University of Waterloo Online Faculty Application System at ofas.uwaterloo.ca. Your application should include a cover letter (addressed to Dr. Ben Thompson, Director, School of Optometry and Vision Science), curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of reference and confirmation of your application status with the College of Optometrists of Ontario. Specifically, we require documentation indicating that you have applied for, or are currently in the process of obtaining, a general or academic certificate of registration. This can be in the form of an official acknowledgment email or letter from the College, a receipt of application submission, or any communication that confirms your status in the registration process.  

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.