Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Comprehensive/Cornea/Anterior Segment Specialist/Glaucoma) [...]

UTHealth Houston; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Faculty Ophthalmologist to join McGovern Medical School's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science. This position focuses on teaching and mentoring residents in a dynamic academic environment, contributing to clinical and academic activities.

Covering multiple levels of appointment, the role offers flexible employment options ranging from part-time to full-time. Ideal candidates should possess an MD or DO degree, and be board-certified or eligible in Ophthalmology.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor ophthalmology residents in clinical and surgical settings.
• Contribute to the department’s academic mission and residency education program.

Skills

Commitment to resident education

Academic medicine

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Faculty Position – Ophthalmology

McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) Harris Health / County Hospital System

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is seeking a faculty ophthalmologist to join our academic and clinical practice within the county hospital system.

This position offers a unique opportunity to play a central role in resident education and surgical training within a busy, mission-driven academic environment. The primary responsibility of this role is to teach and mentor ophthalmology residents in both clinical and surgical settings. The successful candidate will become an integral part of our residency education program and contribute to the department’s academic mission.

We welcome applicants with comprehensive ophthalmology training, as well as fellowship-trained cornea or glaucoma specialists. Appointment may be at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level, commensurate with experience, academic accomplishments, and clinical expertise.

Flexible scheduling is available, ranging from 0.6 FTE to full-time employment.

Faculty will hold an academic appointment with UTHealth Houston / McGovern Medical School and will participate in the clinical, educational, and scholarly activities of the department.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas
• Commitment to resident education and academic medicine

For further information, please email Kimberly Soza at [e-mail].