Assistant Professor

Eastern Virginia Medical School; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Ophthalmology at Eastern Virginia Medical School seeks a tenure-eligible faculty specializing in Cornea and External Disease. The role involves providing patient care, supervising staff, and participating in education and research within a diverse patient population in the Norfolk area.

Qualified candidates will have an MD, be American Board certified or board eligible, and have completed fellowship training in cornea. This position focuses on both clinical practice and resident education, offering a rewarding academic career.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an MD and be American Board of Ophthalmology certified or board eligible.
• Fellowship training in cornea is required.
• Committed to a career in academic medicine, combining clinical practice with education and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in an office/hospital setting.
• Participate in education evaluation and career development of students and staff.
• Supervise staff under faculty supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling skills

Education

MD

American Board of Ophthalmology certification

Fellowship training in cornea

Job description

The Department of Ophthalmology at Eastern Virginia Medical School is seeking applicants for a tenure-eligible faculty position specializing in Cornea and External Disease. Interest in cataract and comprehensive ophthalmology would be beneficial. The greater Norfolk area has a large and diverse patient population, which enriches the clinical, educational, and research opportunities for the faculty.

Responsibilities

• The physician will provide care to patients in an office/hospital setting.
• Participate in education evaluation and career development of students, residents, fellows and staff.
• Participate in academic/clinical/research activities as needed.
• Supervise staff under faculty supervision.
• Participate in administrative, department policy and procedure development.
• Participate in committees as assigned.
• Communication skills to present teaching materials.
• Counseling of students for academic performance, life skills and professionalism.
• Provide administrative and supervisory support to educational, clinical, research mission.

Qualifications

Candidates must have an MD and be American Board of Ophthalmology certified or board eligible, with fellowship training in cornea required. The faculty candidate must be committed to a career in academic medicine and must be interested in combining clinical practice with resident education and research. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Location: US-VA-Norfolk