Assistant Professor (Clinical)

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah seeks a Chief of Ophthalmology to lead the ophthalmology service at the VA Salt Lake City and balance clinical, surgical, and educational duties within an academic setting.

Candidates should be board-certified or eligible and may be fellowship-trained in glaucoma or cornea, with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring residents and fellows. Administrative leadership and clinical excellence are required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency.
• Board certification or eligibility by ABO.
• Fellowship in glaucoma or cornea is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead ophthalmology services at the VA Salt Lake City.
• Oversee resident and fellow education and mentoring.
• Provide clinical and surgical care for patients.
• Academic rank and salary commensurate with experience.

Skills

Ophthalmology

Chief leadership

Education/teaching

Board-certified/eligible

Education

Ophthalmology residency completed

Fellowship in glaucoma or cornea

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

VA CHIEF OF OPHTHALMOLOGY

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. This is a full-time clinical faculty position in an academic setting. 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.

Questions may be sent to [e-mail]

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

The University of Utah is an Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon 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. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 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. To inquire about the University's nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and affirmative action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, [phone].

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented student.

Department: 00267 - Ophthalmology-Services

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Non Tenure Track

Open Until Filled: Yes

Requisition Number: PRN03573F

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