Open Rank: Vitreoretinal Surgeon Faculty Appointment at Columbia University

American Academy of Ophthalmology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center's Department of Ophthalmology invites applications for a full-time vitreoretinal surgeon to join the Retina Division at the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute.

The successful candidate will contribute to clinical care, surgical education, and scholarly activity, with teaching responsibilities for residents, fellows, and medical students. Licensure in New York and board certification or eligibility by AB Ophthalmology, plus fellowship in vitreoretinal

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold or be eligible for a New York State medical license.
• Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
• Fellowship training in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery.
• Academic appointment with teaching and mentorship duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and surgical management as part of the Retina Division.
• Participate in teaching residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Engage in scholarly activity, research, or education.

Skills

Vitreoretinal surgery

Academic medicine

Teaching & mentorship

Education

Fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery

Job description

The Department of Ophthalmology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons invites applications for a full-time vitreoretinal surgeon to join the Retina Division at the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute. This is an opportunity to join a leading academic ophthalmology program with a longstanding tradition of excellence in patient care, education, discovery, and innovation.

We seek candidates who combine clinical and surgical excellence with a strong commitment to academic medicine. The position includes participation in the clinical and academic programs of the Department, as well as teaching and mentorship of residents, fellows, and medical students. Candidates with an established record of scholarship, clinical innovation, collaborative research, or excellence in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will receive a full-time faculty appointment in the Department of Ophthalmology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, with clinical privileges at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

Candidates must hold or be eligible for a license to practice medicine in New York State, be board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology; and have fellowship training in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery.

Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and academic accomplishments.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran