Glaucoma Faculty (Open Rank)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

North Carolina

On-site

USD 210,000 - 320,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading university in North Carolina is seeking an open rank, fixed-term Glaucoma Ophthalmologist to join their Department of Ophthalmology. The role involves providing patient care, engaging in research, and teaching residents as well as medical students. The ideal candidate will have completed an ophthalmology residency, possess a fellowship in glaucoma, and hold board certification. This position aims to enhance clinical excellence while fostering a skilled workforce in health sciences.

Qualifications

Successful graduation from an approved ophthalmology residency program.
1-2 year fellowship in glaucoma is mandatory.
Board certification or eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care at UNC Kittner Eye Center and other sites.
Conduct research in ophthalmology and glaucoma.
Teach and supervise residents and medical students.
Teaching medical students.

Skills

Board certification or eligibility

Demonstrated excellence in scholarly and training activities

Prior experience in academic medicine

Working as part of a high‑performing clinical team

Education

Graduation from an approved ophthalmology residency training program

1‑2 year fellowship in glaucoma

Job description

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

An open rank, fixed‑term Glaucoma Ophthalmologist position is available in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Responsibilities include patient care, research, resident teaching and supervision, and teaching medical students. The position serves patients at UNC Kittner Eye Center and other clinical sites owned by UNC Eye. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

Patient care at UNC Kittner Eye Center and other UNC Eye sites.
Research in ophthalmology and glaucoma.
Resident teaching and supervision.
Teaching medical students.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Prerequisites include successful graduation from an approved ophthalmology residency training program, a 1‑2 year fellowship in glaucoma, and demonstrated excellence in all scholarly and training activities. Qualifications include board certification or eligibility and eligibility for licensure in North Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Prior experience in academic medicine and working as part of a high‑performing clinical team.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Not applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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