Research Professor, Ophthalmology

Salary Range: $$60,000 - $75,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/

The Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University Chicago invites nominations and applications for a Research Professor and a distinguished ophthalmologist-educator who will transform how future physicians learn ophthalmology through virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and immersive simulation technologies.

This position recognizes a leader with a national or international reputation in ophthalmic education with immersive technology. The Chair will guide Stritch School of Medicine in building a cuttingedge, missionaligned ecosystem for experiential learning that enhances diagnostic accuracy, clinical reasoning, surgical readiness, and compassionate patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Vision & Program Leadership

Curriculum Innovation in Ophthalmology

Research & Scholarship

Technology, Infrastructure & Innovation

This salary range is for a 12-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

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