Open Rank Faculty, Cornea Specialist, Ophthalmology

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-eligible faculty position specializing in cornea and external disease. The department serves as the ophthalmic referral center for central/western Virginia and parts of surrounding states, offering ample patient volume for advancement.

Qualified candidates will have an MD or equivalent by appointment start date, fellowship in cornea, and board certification or board eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must have an MD or equivalent by appointment start date.
• Fellowship in cornea completed.
• Must be American Board of Ophthalmology certified or board-eligible.
• Committed to a career in academic medicine and combining clinical practice with resident education and/or research.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent must be committed to a career in academic medicine and interested in combining clinical practice with resident education and/or research.

Skills

Board-certified/board-eligible

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Ophthalmology (https://med.virginia.edu/ophthalmology/) at the University of Virginia School of Medicine (https://med.virginia.edu/) is seeking applicants for a tenure-eligible faculty position specializing in cornea and external disease. 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.

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

Qualified candidates must have an MD or equivalent by appointment start date and must have completed a fellowship in cornea. 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.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity) .

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