Assistant Professor of Technological Innovations in Contact Lenses

Universíte de Montréal; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Montreal seeks a candidate to develop an innovative research program in optometry and teach at undergraduate and graduate levels. The role requires a professional doctorate in optometry or medicine, along with a PhD. Successful candidates must demonstrate teaching experience and research expertise. Benefits include competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, alongside a commitment to enhancing collaboration within the field.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Hold a first professional doctorate in optometry (O.D.) or medicine (M.D.), or an equivalent degree.
• Demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality university-level instruction in contact lenses and vision science.
• Potential to supervise graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Develop a recognized research program in optometry.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Teach courses in contact lenses and vision science.

Skills

Research expertise

Effective communication

Team player

Teaching experience

Proficiency in French

Education

First professional doctorate in optometry or medicine

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Université de Montréal’s School of Optometry opened in 1910 following the enactment of Quebec’s first Optometry Act. It is the only school to offer a French-language professional doctorate in optometry and vision sciences (O.D.). Through its teaching, research and collaborative practices, it is a driving force for change and innovation in optometry and vision sciences, both locally and internationally. It continues to innovate, transmit and mobilize knowledge in support of professionals, researchers and society as a whole.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Develop an autonomous, innovative, and internationally recognized research program, particularly in one or more of the following areas: o the development of new contact lens designs; o the use of contact lenses for the treatment of various ocular pathologies; o the development of new diagnostic tools and therapies.
• Supervise undergraduate, master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral students in optometry and vision science;
• Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, particularly in the fields of contact lenses and vision science;
• Contribute actively to the visibility of your discipline by presenting at conferences, publishing research, and engaging in various scientific activities;
• Contribute actively to the functioning of the School and the institution by participating in various committees and working groups;
• Develop collaborations with other professionals and stakeholders in the field of vision.

Qualifications

• Hold a first professional doctorate in optometry (O.D.) or medicine (M.D.), or an equivalent degree, as well as a PhD in a field relevant to the planned teaching and research activities;
• Have teaching experience and demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality university-level instruction in the fields of contact lenses and vision science;
• Demonstrate potential to supervise graduate students;
• Have research expertise and a strong record of productivity in a field relevant to the position;
• Have an established network or demonstrate potential to develop a local, national, and international interprofessional collaboration network within three years of starting the position;
• Hold a salary award or be willing to apply for a salary support program such as a research scholar award;
• Be an effective communicator and team player;
• Have adequate proficiency of the French language or be committed to learning it once hired, through the Université de Montréal’s French language support program, in accordance with the Université de Montréal language policy.

Additional information about the position

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits;
• Located at the Montreal campus.

Contact information

We encourage you to complete the self-identification questionnaire. More information is available in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion section at the end of this document.
As per UdeM’s appointment procedures, members of the Assembly of Professors may consult all submitted application files. If you wish your application to remain confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.
The application file presented must include the following documents, to be submitted before February 1st,2026:

• Copies of, or links to, three recent publications or research papers;
• A statement outlining your teaching and mentoring experience and approach;
• A research program proposal;
• Three letters of recommendation submitted directly by the referees to the contact below.