Associate Professor / Professor - Optometry

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