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Research Professor, Ophthalmology

Loyola University Chicago
$60,000 - $75,000
United States, Illinois, Maywood
Mar 04, 2026
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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
Salary Range: $$60,000 - $75,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/
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.

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 cuttingedge, missionaligned ecosystem for experiential learning that enhances diagnostic accuracy, clinical reasoning, surgical readiness, and compassionate patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Vision & Program Leadership


  • Lead the development of a comprehensive VR/AR strategy for ophthalmology education across the undergraduate medical curriculum.
  • Collaborate with basic science, clinical, and interprofessional programs to embed immersive ophthalmic learning longitudinally.
  • Partner with Loyola Medicine, simulation centers, and community clinics to expand experiential learning opportunities in eye care.


Curriculum Innovation in Ophthalmology
  • Design and implement VR/AR modules for core ophthalmic skills, including:

    • Basic eye examination and interpretation
    • Pupillary assessment and neuroophthalmic localization
    • Visual field interpretation and optic nerve evaluatiom
    • Develop assessment tools, competencybased evaluations using immersive technologies.
    • Support faculty adoption through training, consultation, and bestpractice dissemination.


Research & Scholarship

  • Conduct highimpact research in ophthalmic education, immersive learning, simulation science, or related fields.
  • Secure external funding to support innovation, infrastructure, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Mentor faculty, residents, and students in scholarly work related to VR/AR and ophthalmology.

Technology, Infrastructure & Innovation

  • Oversee development of immersive ophthalmology labs, VR/AR platforms, and digital ecosystems.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies for scalability and alignment with Stritch's mission and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

  • Terminal degree (MD, MD/PhD ).
  • Distinguished record of scholarship and innovation in ophthalmology, medical education, immersive learning, or simulation.
  • Demonstrated leadership in academic medicine or health professions education.
  • Experience designing, implementing, or evaluating VR/AR or simulationbased ophthalmic educational programs.


Physical Demands None
Working Conditions None
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

  • Terminal degree (MD, MD/PhD ).
  • Distinguished record of scholarship and innovation in ophthalmology, medical education, immersive learning, or simulation.
  • Demonstrated leadership in academic medicine or health professions education.
  • Experience designing, implementing, or evaluating VR/AR or simulationbased ophthalmic educational programs.


Open Date 02/25/2026
Close Date
Salary Range $60,000 - $75,000
Additional Salary Information
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Loyola University Chicago
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. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34743
Job Number 8550558
Organizational Location HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS
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Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date 05/01/2026
Position End Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Applied = 0

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