Professor - Ophthalmology

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement program (TRS)

Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center invites an Ocular Oncology-trained Ophthalmologist for a position at Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level. The role includes busy clinical and surgical practice at the main campus and affiliated hospitals, with teaching of residents and fellows.

Applicants should have an ophthalmology MD/DO, ABO board status, and a completed ocular oncology fellowship. Appointment rank will reflect academic accomplishments; less than full-time candidates may

Qualifications

• MD/DO or foreign equivalent.
• Texas Medical License eligible/licensure.
• ABO board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology.
• Completed subspecialty fellowship in Ocular Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care and surgical management for ocular oncology patients.
• Teach and supervise residents and fellows at affiliated hospitals.
• Engage in ocular oncology–driven multidisciplinary tumor research.
• Participate in didactic sessions and clinical teaching for students.
• Support scheduling flexibility, including less than full-time possibilities.

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

Clinical excellence

Surgical proficiency

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Texas Medical License

ABO Board-certified/eligible

Ocular Oncology fellowship

Job description

The Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is expanding and seeks an outstanding Ocular Oncology-trained Ophthalmologist for a position as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or full Professor. Positions include busy clinical and surgical practices at our main campus faculty practice and at our major affiliated teaching hospitals, as well as teaching and supervising residents and fellows at our affiliated teaching hospitals. Candidates should have an M.D. or D.O. degree, be board-certified or board-eligible in ophthalmology, have completed a fellowship, be trained in ocular oncology, and be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Texas. Interests should be primarily ocular oncology with or without comprehensive ophthalmology or other subspecialty interests, with a desire to participate in ocular oncology and multidisciplinary tumor research. Additionally, this position will provide high-quality fellow, resident, and medical student didactic and clinical training. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

Qualification

• M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent degree.
• Eligible for a Texas Medical License and active Texas residency/licensure.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO).
• Successful completion of an accredited subspecialty fellowship in Ocular Oncology.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215.

UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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