Faculty Physician - Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences (Neuro Ophthalmology) Assistant Professor

University of Minnesota Physicians; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a highly qualified ophthalmologist to join its Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences as an Assistant Professor. This role emphasizes clinical care, teaching, and research, particularly in neuro-ophthalmology.

The ideal candidate will have an MD or DO degree, completion of a residency, and fellowship training in Neuro-Ophthalmology. Responsibilities include providing patient care, mentoring, and engaging in scholarly activities while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency or Neurology/Ophthalmology pathway.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology or Neurology.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in clinical settings.
• Teach and mentor residents, medical students, and fellows.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities aligned with departmental priorities.
• Participate in departmental and institutional service.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Teaching and mentoring

Research and scholarly activity

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency

Fellowship training in Neuro-Ophthalmology

Job description

About the Position

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences at the University of Minnesota is seeking a highly qualified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in Neuro‑Ophthalmology to join our faculty as an Assistant Professor.

Responsibilities

• Clinical – Provide high‑quality patient care with emphasis on medical and neurological diseases affecting the visual pathways, eye movements, and pupils; staff outpatient clinics; perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as neuro‑imaging interpretation, lumbar punctures, and specialized injections; participate in shared call coverage and collaborate with Neurology.
• Education – Teach and mentor ophthalmology residents, medical students, and Neuro‑Ophthalmology fellows; lead didactic activities including lectures, case conferences, and skills training; contribute to curriculum development and academic initiatives.
• Research – Engage in scholarly activity aligned with departmental priorities such as visual neuroscience, optic nerve disorders, neuro‑imaging, neuro‑protection, or translational research; support or lead clinical trials, population studies, or laboratory collaborations; pursue intramural and extramural funding with institutional support.
• Service – Participate in departmental, institutional, and national committee service; contribute to the academic community through leadership, collaboration, and professional involvement.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Completion of an ACGME‑accredited Ophthalmology residency (or a combined Neurology/Ophthalmology pathway).
• Fellowship training in Neuro‑Ophthalmology.
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Ophthalmology or Neurology.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Minnesota.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, and scholarly productivity.
• Preferred: experience in academic medicine with a record of publications or funded research; clinical expertise in complex optic neuropathies, unexplained visual loss, motility disorders, and pupillary abnormalities; interest in multidisciplinary collaboration with Neurology, Neurosurgery, Rheumatology, and Neuro‑Imaging services.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.