Open Rank Glaucoma Specialist, Ophthalmology

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks applicants for a tenure-eligible faculty position specializing in glaucoma. The department serves as the ophthalmic referral center for central and western Virginia and parts of West Virginia, North Carolina, and eastern Tennessee.

Salary, rank, and tenure are commensurate with education and experience. The position will remain open until filled, with background checks and pre-employment health screen

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent by appointment start date and must have completed a fellowship in glaucoma.
• Must be American Board of Ophthalmology certified or board-eligible.
• Commitment to a career in academic medicine with clinical practice and resident education and/or research.

Responsibilities

• Balance clinical care with resident education and training responsibilities.
• Engage in scholarly activities and potential research collaborations.
• Participate in ongoing education and service within UVA Ophthalmology.

Skills

Clinical ophthalmology

Resident education

Research

Education

MD or DO

Fellowship in glaucoma

Job description

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking applicants for a tenure-eligible faculty position specializing in glaucoma. 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. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

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

Qualifications

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

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. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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