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 76

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).

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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.

About University of Waterloo, School of Optometry and Vision Science

The School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, provides the only English optometric training in Canada leading to an accredited Doctor of Optometry degree. The school also provides a graduate program in Vision Science and Optometry. Extensive clinic programs support practical experience for students and health services for the public.

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