Ophthalmologist

The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical Center; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 250.000 - 380.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist to join the Department of Ophthalmology and the MSWEI. This 100% FTE faculty position emphasizes outstanding patient care, education, and scholarly activity.

Qualified candidates will be considered at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Professional Track, or Professor Title Series (non-tenured), with opportunities for leadership, research, and program development within a

Qualifikationen

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Current Board certification/eligibility in Ophthalmology.
• Fellowship training in either Cornea/External Disease, Glaucoma, Uveitis or Medical Retina.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Texas.
• Eligible for faculty appointment with The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient care, education, and academic medicine.

Aufgaben

• Provide comprehensive medical and surgical ophthalmic care to patients across a broad range of ophthalmic conditions, including patients in their subspecialty area.
• Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care and participate in clinical innovation and care redesign initiatives.
• Participate in the education and training of medical students, residents, and other learners in the diagnosis and clinical and surgical management of ophthalmic disease.
• Engage in scholarly activity, clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, or other academic pursuits aligned with the mission of Dell Medical School.
• Contribute to the strategic growth and development of their department and MSWEI.
• Develop collaborative relationships with referring physicians, hospitals, and community partners throughout Austin and Central Texas.
• Participate in departmental service, committees, and other academic activities as appropriate.

Ausbildung

Medical degree from an accredited medical school

Current Board certification/eligibility in Ophthalmology

Fellowship training in Cornea/External Disease, Glaucoma, Uveitis or Medical Retina

Eligible for medical licensure in Texas

Eligible for faculty appointment with Dell Medical School

Demonstrated commitment to patient care, education, and academic medicine

Jobbeschreibung

Ophthalmologist

College/School/Unit: Dell Medical School

Department: Department of Ophthalmology

Posted: Oct 9, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation'sleading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursuesinnovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence inhealthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary andinter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in theUT System and the first medical school established in nearly fivedecades by a member of the Association of American Universities, anorganization of leading public and private researchuniversities.

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell MedicalSchool, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023with planning and implementation underway, The University of TexasMedical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination forhealth care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new,state-of-the-art hospitals, a UT specialty hospital and a cancercenter being built by MD Anderson, plus the academic and researchexpertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center willprovide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark ofacademic medicine.

About the Department of Ophthalmology

The Department of Ophthalmology at Dell Medical School supportshigh-quality ophthalmic patient care, education, and academicactivities. Faculty work collaboratively across subspecialties andwith referring providers while contributing to the clinical andeducational missions of an academic medical center.

About the Ophthalmologist Position

The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is seeking afellowship trained ophthalmologist to join the Department ofOphthalmology and the Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute(MSWEI). Qualified candidates will be considered at the rank ofAssistant Professor or Associate Professor, Professional Track, orProfessor Title Series (nontenured).

The Department of Ophthalmology and MSWEI seek a dynamic,academically oriented, mission-driven faculty member with acommitment to outstanding patient care, education, and scholarlyactivity. This is a 100% FTE position.

Essential Functions

• Provide comprehensive medical and surgical ophthalmic care topatients across a broad range of ophthalmic conditions, includingpatients in their subspecialty area.
• Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care and participatein clinical innovation and care redesign initiatives.
• Participate in the education and training of medical students,residents, and other learners in the diagnosis and clinical andsurgical management of ophthalmic disease.
• Engage in scholarly activity, clinical research, qualityimprovement initiatives, or other academic pursuits aligned withthe mission of Dell Medical School.
• Contribute to the strategic growth and development of theDepartment of Ophthalmology and MSWEI.
• Develop collaborative relationships with referring physicians,hospitals, and community partners throughout Austin and CentralTexas.
• Participate in departmental service, committees, and otheracademic activities as appropriate.

Other Possible Functions

• Opportunities for leadership roles may be available based onqualifications, experience, and departmental needs.
• Candidates with interest in fellowship development, researchleadership, or programmatic growth are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Required

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school
• Current Board certification/eligibility in Ophthalmology
• Fellowship training in either Cornea/External Disease,Glaucoma, Uveitis or Medical Retina
• Eligible for medical licensure in Texas
• Eligible for faculty appointment with The University of Texasat Austin Dell Medical School
• Demonstrated commitment to patient care, education, andacademic medicine.

Preferred

• Record of leadership, scholarly achievement, research, oreducational contributions.
• Experience teaching residents, fellows, and medicalstudents.
• Academic or clinical program development experience.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equalopportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with allapplicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination andaffirmative action. The University is committed to a policy ofequal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs andactivities, and admissions.