Associate Professor

Associate Professor

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Clinical Training

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Optometry and Vision Sciences (Refraction, Contact Lens, Low Vision Aids, Ocular Diseases, Pediatric Optometry, Clinical Optometry, etc.).
• Conduct laboratory sessions, clinical demonstrations, and hospital-based training.
• Mentor students in academic, clinical, and research competencies.
• Supervise internships, community outreach, and skill development programs.
• Develop innovative pedagogy, simulation-based training, and e-learning resources.

Research & Innovation

• Undertake independent and collaborative research in Optometry, Vision Science, Eye Health, and allied areas.
• Publish in peer-reviewed, indexed journals (Scopus/SCI/UGC-Care).
• Present at national/international conferences and workshops.
• Secure external funding for research projects and innovation in eye care.
• Guide M.Optom and Ph.D. research scholars.

Institutional & Professional Engagement

• Participate in curriculum development, academic planning, and accreditation processes (NAAC, NBA, NIRF, international rankings).
• Collaborate with eye hospitals, NGOs, and industry partners for clinical training and community vision care programs.
• Organize workshops, CME programs, and continuing education for optometry professionals.
• Contribute to departmental leadership, admissions, and institutional development initiatives.

Eligibility Criteria

Associate Professor (Optometry)

• Qualification:

  Master’s in Optometry (M.Optom) with Ph.D. in Optometry/Vision Science/related discipline.

• Experience:

  Minimum

  8 years of teaching/clinical/research experience

  , with at least

  3 years as Assistant Professor

  .

• Research Profile:

  At least

  5–8 quality publications

  in indexed journals; experience in guiding PG/Ph.D. students desirable.

Professor (Optometry)

• Qualification:

  Master’s in Optometry (M.Optom) with Ph.D. in Optometry/Vision Science/related discipline.

• Experience:

  Minimum

  10 years of teaching/clinical/research experience

  , of which

  5 years should be at the level of Associate Professor

  .

• Research Profile:

  At least

  10–15 publications

  in reputed indexed journals, with evidence of funded research projects/consultancy and guidance of doctoral students.

Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in advanced clinical optometry and applied vision sciences.
• Strong research orientation with proven publication record.
• Effective communication, mentoring, and clinical teaching skills.
• Leadership ability to foster academic and clinical excellence.
• Commitment to innovation, ethics, and community-oriented vision care.