Ophthalmologist - Glaucoma

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 275,000 - 395,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid medical/sick and parental leave

Tuition benefits for employee and-dep.

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Department of Ophthalmology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time Clinician-Educator at the rank of Assistant Professor. The role emphasizes teaching and clinical patient care with an emphasis on glaucoma research and the academic mission of the department.

Qualified candidates will have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency, a Glaucoma fellowship, board certification/eligibility, and Illinois licensure.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency.
• Fellowship in Glaucoma required.
• Board certification/eligibility and Illinois licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students and residents while providing glaucoma care.
• Engage in glaucoma clinical and translational research.
• Advance the department's academic mission.

Skills

Glaucoma clinical care

Translational research interest

Clinical teaching

Education

Ophthalmology residency

Fellowship in Glaucoma

Job description

The Department of Ophthalmology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time non-tenure-eligible Clinician-Educator at the rank of Assistant Professor. Responsibilities include teaching and clinical patient care. In addition to a record of clinical excellence, the ideal candidate should have an interest in Glaucoma clinical and translational research and an overall commitment to our academic mission.

Qualified candidates will have graduated from a fully-accredited ophthalmology residency training program, completed subspecialty fellowship training in Glaucoma, be board certified/eligible and be able to obtain licensure in the state of Illinois. Salary and rank will be based on experience and credentials.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

The expected base pay range for this position is $275,246 - $395,123.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.

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