Assistant Professor (Clinical)

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution in healthcare is seeking a Chief of Ophthalmology in Salt Lake City, UT. This role involves managing ophthalmology services at the VA Medical Center and delivering clinical and surgical care to patients. The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited residency, be board-certified or board-eligible, and may be fellowship-trained in glaucoma or corneal diseases. The position emphasizes teaching and mentoring in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Completed an accredited ophthalmology residency program.
• Board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
• Fellowship-trained in glaucoma or corneal diseases is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ophthalmology services at the Salt Lake VA Medical Center.
• Provide clinical and surgical care of patients.
• Teach, train, and mentor residents and fellows.

Skills

Ophthalmology residency completion

Board-certified or board-eligible

Fellowship training in glaucoma or corneal diseases

Education

Accredited ophthalmology residency program

Job description

Position Overview

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank: (not specified)

Department: 00267 - Ophthalmology-Services

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: New Position to Begin

Details: VA CHIEF OF OPHTHALMOLOGY

Responsibilities

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Utah, John A. Moran Eye Center, is actively seeking an ophthalmologist who is anterior segment/comprehensive or is fellowship trained in glaucoma or cornea to serve as Chief of the Ophthalmology service at the VA. This position will be responsible for the management of the ophthalmology services at the Salt Lake VA Medical Center and the clinical and surgical care of patients at the VA. This is an 8/8ths position with education an important role and includes some limited clinical time at the Moran Eye Center. Responsibilities include resident and fellow teaching, training, and mentoring. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Candidates must have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency program and should be board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology. They can also be fellowship-trained in glaucoma or corneal diseases.

Special Instructions for Candidates

Please solicit 3 letters of recommendation on your behalf and have them emailed to [e-mail] and addressed to:
Randall J Olson, MD
John Moran Eye Center
65 Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84132

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.