Research Professor, Ophthalmology

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Position Title:

Research Professor, Ophthalmology (0.8 FTE)

Job Category:
University Faculty
Job Type: Full‑Time
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Campus:
Maywood‑Health Sciences Campus
Location Code: OPHTHALMOLOGY (06650A)
Department:
Ophthalmology

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties and Responsibilities:

$$60,000 – $75,000

Benefits Information:
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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 cutting‑edge, mission‑aligned ecosystem for experiential learning that enhances diagnostic accuracy, clinical reasoning, surgical readiness, and compassionate patient care.

• Lead the development of a comprehensive VR/AR strategy for ophthalmology education across the undergraduate medical curriculum.
• Collaborate with basic science, clinical, and interprofessional programs to embed immersive ophthalmic learning longitudinally.
• Partner with Loyola Medicine, simulation centers, and community clinics to expand experiential learning opportunities in eye care.

• Design and implement VR/AR modules for core ophthalmic skills, including:
  • Basic eye examination and interpretation
  • Pupillary assessment and neuro‑ophthalmic localization
  • Visual field interpretation and optic nerve evaluation
  • Develop assessment tools, competency‑based evaluations using immersive technologies.
  • Support faculty adoption through training, consultation, and best‑practice dissemination.

• Conduct high‑impact research in ophthalmic education, immersive learning, simulation science, or related fields.
• Secure external funding to support innovation, infrastructure, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Mentor faculty, residents, and students in scholarly work related to VR/AR and ophthalmology.

• Oversee development of immersive ophthalmology labs, VR/AR platforms, and digital ecosystems.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for scalability and alignment with Stritch’s mission and accreditation standards.

• Terminal degree (MD, MD/PhD).
• Distinguished record of scholarship and innovation in ophthalmology, medical education, immersive learning, or simulation.
• Demonstrated leadership in academic medicine or health professions education.
• Experience designing, implementing, or evaluating VR/AR or simulation‑based ophthalmic educational programs.

None

None

• Terminal degree (MD, MD/PhD).
• Distinguished record of scholarship and innovation in ophthalmology, medical education, immersive learning, or simulation.
• Demonstrated leadership in academic medicine or health professions education.
• Experience designing, implementing, or evaluating VR/AR or simulation‑based ophthalmic educational programs.

Open Date: 02/25/2026
Close Date: 02/25/2026
Salary Range: $60,000 – $75,000
Additional Salary Information:
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.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement
• Writing Sample
• Scholarly Publications
• Teaching Evaluations
• Other Document
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Multi Media
• Resume

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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