Open Rank Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking a comprehensive ophthalmologist for a tenure-eligible faculty position. This role combines clinical practice with academic duties, offering a dynamic environment with significant patient volume. Candidates must have an MD, residency completion in ophthalmology, and board certification or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Residency in ophthalmology required.
• American Board of Ophthalmology certified or board-eligible.

Responsibilities

• Combine clinical practice with resident education and/or research.

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking applicants for a tenure-eligible faculty position for a comprehensive ophthalmologist. The Department currently serves as the ophthalmic referral center for central and western Virginia and parts of West Virginia, North Carolina, and eastern Tennessee. The abundance of patient volume provides excellent opportunities for advancement in ophthalmology.

Salary, rank, and tenure are commensurate with education and experience. The position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to start date.

UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more please visit https://dualcareer.virginia.edu/

For more information on the benefits available to faculty at UVA, visit https://provost.virginia.edu/subsite/faculty-development and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have an MD or equivalent by appointment start date and must have completed a residency in ophthalmology. The incumbent must be committed to a career in academic medicine and interested in combining clinical practice with resident education and/or research. Must be American Board of Ophthalmology certified or board-eligible.

Application Instructions

Please apply through Interfolio. Complete an online application with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for at least three references

For additional information about the position or application process, please contact Jenny Hamlin at [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu