Academic Vitreoretinal Specialists

American Academy of Ophthalmology; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 285,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science invites applications for full-time faculty in retina at any rank.

Appointees will provide patient care focused on medical and surgical retina services within the University of Chicago Medical Center, and will teach residents and retina fellows while pursuing scholarly activities.

Academic rank and compensation depend on qualifications; benefits are included and reviewed with the appointment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO equivalent required.
• Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in Illinois.
• Board certified or eligible in ophthalmology.
• Two-year vitreoretinal fellowship completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care focused on medical and surgical retina.
• Teach residents, medical students, ophthalmology residents and retina fellows.
• Engage in scholarly activities within UChicago Medicine.

Education

MD/DO-equivalent

Illinois medical licensure/eligibility

Board certification/eligibility in ophthalmology

Two-year vitreoretinal fellowship

Job description

Salary Range: Assistant Professor: $285,000 - $335,000 per year; Associate Professor $320,000 - $360,000 per year; Professor $350,000 - $400,000 per year

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at the University of Chicago is searching for full-time faculty members at any rank. Appointees will provide patient care focused on medical and surgical retina services within the University of Chicago Medical Center. Additional responsibilities will include teaching residents and overseeing trainees, which encompasses medical students, residents, and retina fellows, along with engaging in scholarly activities. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications. These positions are benefits eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs for eligible employees, including healthcare, retirement and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Appointees will focus on the management of patients experiencing medical and surgical vitreoretinal conditions. Appointees will become part of a dynamic and esteemed community of faculty members and students at UChicago Medicine, within the Biological Sciences Division, the Pritzker School of Medicine, the University of Chicago, and its associated institutions.

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,
• 3) be board certified or eligible in ophthalmology,
• 4) have completed an ACGME-approved ophthalmology residency or its equivalent,
• 5) have completed a two-year vitreoretinal fellowship.

We especially welcome applicants who have an interest in Retina Clinical Trials and research on Macular Degeneration.

Review of applications ends when the positions are filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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