<p>Position Details</p> <p>Job Title Research Professor, Ophthalmology (0.8 FTE) Position Title Research Professor, Ophthalmology Position Number Job Category University Faculty Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Location Code OPHTHALMOLOGY (06650A) Department Name OPHTHALMOLOGY Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities</p> <p>Salary Range: $$60,000 - $75,000</p> <p>Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>Strategic Vision & Program Leadership</p> <ul> <li>Lead the development of a comprehensive VR/AR strategy for ophthalmology education across the undergraduate medical curriculum. </li><li>Collaborate with basic science, clinical, and interprofessional programs to embed immersive ophthalmic learning longitudinally. </li><li>Partner with Loyola Medicine, simulation centers, and community clinics to expand experiential learning opportunities in eye care. </li></ul> <p>Curriculum Innovation in Ophthalmology</p> <ul> <li>Design and implement VR/AR modules for core ophthalmic skills, including: </li><li>Basic eye examination and interpretation </li><li>Pupillary assessment and neuro-ophthalmic localization </li><li>Visual field interpretation and optic nerve evaluatiom </li><li>Develop assessment tools, competency-based evaluations using immersive technologies. </li><li>Support faculty adoption through training, consultation, and best-practice dissemination. </li></ul> <p>Research & Scholarship</p> <ul> <li>Conduct high-impact research in ophthalmic education, immersive learning, simulation science, or related fields. </li><li>Secure external funding to support innovation, infrastructure, and interdisciplinary collaboration. </li><li>Mentor faculty, residents, and students in scholarly work related to VR/AR and ophthalmology. </li></ul> <p>Technology, Infrastructure & Innovation</p> <ul> <li>Oversee development of immersive ophthalmology labs, VR/AR platforms, and digital ecosystems. </li><li>Evaluate emerging technologies for scalability and alignment with Stritch's mission and accreditation standards. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Terminal degree (MD, MD/PhD ). </li><li>Distinguished record of scholarship and innovation in ophthalmology, medical education, immersive learning, or simulation. </li><li>Demonstrated leadership in academic medicine or health professions education. </li><li>Experience designing, implementing, or evaluating VR/AR or simulation-based ophthalmic educational programs. </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Minimum Education and/or Work Experience</p> <ul> <li>Terminal degree (MD, MD/PhD ). </li><li>Distinguished record of scholarship and innovation in ophthalmology, medical education, immersive learning, or simulation. </li><li>Demonstrated leadership in academic medicine or health professions education. </li><li>Experience designing, implementing, or evaluating VR/AR or simulation-based ophthalmic educational programs. </li></ul> <p>Open Date 02/25/2026 Close Date Salary Range $60,000 - $75,000 Additional Salary Information</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Special Instructions to Applicants About Loyola University Chicago</p> <p>Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. 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