Associate Professor​/Professor - Optometry

Position: Associate Professor / Professor - Optometry
Location: Mohali

Chandigarh University invites applications for the positions of  Associate Professor and Professor in the Department of Optometry  under the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences.

The University seeks  dynamic academicians and research-oriented professionals  committed to excellence in  teaching, clinical training, innovation, and institutional development .

About The University
Chandigarh University is a leading multidisciplinary institution recognized for  academic excellence, research output, global collaborations, and strong industry interface .
The  Faculty of Allied Health Sciences  is dedicated to producing  competent eye care professionals  equipped with advanced clinical and diagnostic skills.

The  Department of Optometry  offers programs focused on  vision science and eye care , including:
Refraction & Visual Optics
Contact Lens Practice
Ocular Diseases
Binocular Vision
Low Vision & Rehabilitation
Pediatric Optometry
Clinical Diagnostics & Instrumentation

Positions Available
Associate Professor – Optometry
Professor – Optometry

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Location:

Gharuan, Mohali (Punjab)

Role & Responsibilities

Academic Responsibilities
Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate lectures in core optometry subjects
Conduct and supervise  clinical and laboratory sessions
Train students in  refraction, slit lamp examination, contact lens fitting, and diagnostic procedures
Develop and revise curriculum in line with  UGC and industry standards
Prepare academic documentation including  lesson plans, course files, and evaluation reports
Adopt innovative teaching methodologies and  digital learning platforms

Research & Publications
Associate Professor
Publish research papers in  UGC-CARE / Scopus indexed journals
Guide postgraduate dissertations
Apply for  minor/major funded research projects
Present research at conferences and seminars
Professor
Lead  funded research projects and research clusters
Secure  national/international grants
Supervise  Ph.D. scholars
Publish in  high-impact journals  and contribute to  patents and innovations
Foster  interdisciplinary and clinical collaborations

Academic Leadership & Administration

Associate Professor
Participate in  curriculum development committees
Assist in  NAAC/NIRF documentation
Organize  workshops, seminars, and FDPs
Support  clinical training, internships, and hospital tie-ups
Professor
Provide  departmental leadership and strategic direction
Mentor  junior faculty members
Contribute to  Academic Council and policy formulation
Ensure  regulatory and accreditation compliance
Strengthen  institutional rankings and research output

Eligibility Criteria

Associate Professor
M.Optom / Master’s in Optometry or relevant discipline
Ph.D. in Optometry / Vision Science / Allied Health Sciences (as per norms)
Minimum  8 years of teaching/research/clinical experience
Required research publications as per  UGC guidelines

Professor
Ph.D. in Optometry / Vision Science or related discipline
Minimum  12–15 years of academic/research experience
Significant publication record in indexed journals
Experience supervising  doctoral research
Demonstrated  academic leadership

Desirable Skills
Expertise in  clinical optometry and diagnostic instrumentation
Experience in  eye hospital / clinical practice setup
Grant writing and funded project experience
Knowledge of  accreditation frameworks (NAAC, NABH, etc.)
Strong  communication, mentoring, and leadership skills

Performance Expectations
Achievement of annual  publication and research targets
Effective  clinical training and student mentorship
Contribution to  accreditation, ranking, and institutional growth
Active participation in  university committees and initiatives

Application Process
Interested candidates are requested to submit the following documents at:

Updated CV (including publication list)
Copies of academic credentials
Experience certificates
Research statement