Academic Neuro Ophthalmologist

American Academy of Ophthalmology; Illinois; On-site; USD 230,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science invites applications for full-time faculty in neuro-ophthalmology at any rank. Responsibilities include patient care in neuro-ophthalmology, potential comprehensive ophthalmology practice, and teaching residents and medical students at Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine or other sites.

Applicants should have a medical doctorate or equivalent, be or become licensed in Illinois, and have completed an ophthalmology

Qualifications

• Must have medical doctorate or equivalent.
• Must hold or be eligible for medical licensure in Illinois.
• Must have completed an ophthalmology residency or its equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in neuro-ophthalmology.
• Teach and supervise ophthalmology residents and medical students; engage in scholarly activity.
• Contribute to management of neuro-ophthalmology patients and participate in academic activities.

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

Salary Range or Pay Grade
Assistant Professor: $230,000- $262,621, Associate Professor: $240,124- $270,629, Professor: $253,052- $281,592

The University of Chicago’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science seeks full-time faculty members at any rank. Appointees will provide patient care in the area of neuro-ophthalmology. Candidates with an interest in practicing comprehensive ophthalmology, including cataract surgery, alongside a neuro-ophthalmology component of their practice, will also be considered. This will include office visits at the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine in Hyde Park, and/or other locations. Other duties will include teaching and supervising ophthalmology residents and medical students, as well as scholarly activity. We also welcome applicants with additional subspecialty training. Academic rank and compensation depend upon qualifications. These positions are benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Appointees will contribute to the management of neurophthalmology patients, medical education, scholarship, and join a vibrant and distinguished community of faculty colleagues and learners at UChicago Medicine, the Biological Sciences Division, the Pritzker School of Medicine, and the University of Chicago and its affiliates and off-site locations.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, and 3) have completed an ophthalmology residency or its equivalent.

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