Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Optometry (Chief, Binocular Vision/Pediatrics Clinic)

Posting Details

Position Details

Title

Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Optometry (Chief,
Binocular Vision/Pediatrics Clinic)

Appointment Status

Non-Tenure Track

Department

IU Bloomington Optometry

Location

Bloomington

Position Summary

Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Optometry (Chief,
Binocular Vision/Pediatrics Clinic)

Indiana University School of Optometry, a leader in clinical
education, patient care, and research, is seeking skilled
clinicians to join our clinical faculty in Bloomington, Indiana.
These are clinical-rank, non-tenure-track faculty positions with a
preferred start date of May 1, 2027.

Applicants must hold an O.D. or equivalent degree, be eligible for
optometric licensure in Indiana, and have completed an accredited
residency program or possess equivalent relevant clinical
experience. Candidates for the Chief position must also meet the
additional specialty, teaching, and leadership qualifications
described below.

Chief, Binocular Vision/Pediatrics Clinic — One
Opening

The School is seeking a faculty member to serve as Chief of the
Binocular Vision/Pediatrics Clinic . The Chief will provide
clinical and administrative leadership for the clinic while
delivering patient-centered care and actively engaging in clinical
and didactic education.

The Chief will help guide the clinical, educational, and strategic
direction of the clinic; coordinate clinical and educational
activities; support faculty, staff, and students; promote
excellence and consistency in patient care; and contribute to the
clinic’s continued development.

In addition to the qualifications required of all applicants,
candidates for the Chief position must have:

• Demonstrated advanced clinical expertise in pediatric

optometry, binocular vision, or both, with sufficient breadth of
experience to provide leadership across the scope of the
clinic;

• Experience teaching, supervising, or mentoring students,

residents, or other health professionals in a clinical
setting;

• Demonstrated leadership experience involving a clinic, clinical

service, academic program, residency program, health-care team,
professional organization, or comparable initiative; and

• Demonstrated ability to lead collaboratively, coordinate

clinical and educational activities, and contribute to clinical
program development.

Preferred qualifications include prior experience directing or
coordinating a clinic, clinical service, residency program,
academic program, or interdisciplinary clinical team, as well as a
record of professional service or scholarship related to pediatric
optometry, binocular vision, or optometric education.

Clinical and Educational Responsibilities

The ideal candidates will be enthusiastic members of our faculty
who are committed to patient-centered care, clinical education, and
the advancement of the profession. Clinical faculty members
actively engage in clinical and didactic teaching and help prepare
our students to provide ethical, evidence-based, patient-focused
care. Faculty may also have opportunities to participate in
collaborative clinical research, community health initiatives, and
professional activities at the state and national levels.

Primary care clinicians at Indiana University School of Optometry
diagnose and manage a broad range of refractive and ocular
conditions, including ocular disease, dry eye, and binocular vision
disorders. Our Binocular Vision/Pediatrics Clinic provides
comprehensive care for pediatric patients and adults with binocular
vision disorders. Clinical services include the evaluation and
management of myopia, amblyopia, strabismic and non-strabismic
binocular vision disorders, pediatric eye disease, post- TBI visual
conditions, visual information-processing disorders, and vision
therapy.

Our specialty clinics provide opportunities for faculty to deliver
advanced care while teaching students through direct clinical
supervision and instruction. Candidates are expected to contribute
to the School’s comprehensive clinical education mission, with
specific clinical responsibilities determined by their areas of
expertise and the needs of the School.

Indiana University and Bloomington

The School of Optometry’s didactic program and primary clinical
education mission are based in Bloomington. Indiana University
School of Optometry maintains a variety of externship and residency
affiliations and has an active commitment to community health and
education. Indiana University is a major research university
founded in 1820, with a broad range of academic, clinical, and
research opportunities.

Bloomington is located in a beautifully wooded and hilly area of
southern Indiana, where cultural and recreational opportunities
abound. The community offers short commuting times and extensive
opportunities for outdoor recreation, arts and culture, dining, and
entertainment. Additional information about Bloomington can be
found at
www.visitbloomington.com .

Questions regarding the positions or application process may be
directed to Dr. Todd Peabody at tpeabody@iu.edu .

Applications received by October 31, 2026, will receive full
consideration. The searches will remain open until the positions
are filled. Salary and rank will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience.

Basic Qualifications

Applicants must hold an O.D. or equivalent degree, be eligible for
optometric licensure in Indiana, and have completed an accredited
residency program or possess equivalent relevant clinical
experience.

• Demonstrated advanced clinical expertise in pediatric

optometry, binocular vision, or both, with sufficient breadth of
experience to provide leadership across the scope of the
clinic;

• Experience teaching, supervising, or mentoring students,

residents, or other health professionals in a clinical
setting;

• Demonstrated leadership experience involving a clinic, clinical

service, academic program, residency program, health-care team,
professional organization, or comparable initiative; and

• Demonstrated ability to lead collaboratively, coordinate

clinical and educational activities, and contribute to clinical
program development.

Department Contact for Questions

Questions regarding the position or application process may be
directed to Dr. Todd Peabody at tpeabody@iu.edu .

Additional Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include prior experience directing or
coordinating a clinic, clinical service, residency program,
academic program, or interdisciplinary clinical team, as well as a
record of professional service or scholarship related to pediatric
optometry, binocular vision, or optometric education.

Salary and Rank

Special Instructions

For Best Consideration Date

10/31/2026

Expected Start Date

05/01/2027

Posting Number

IU-101658-2026