Uveitis Ophthalmologist

American Academy of Ophthalmology; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan is seeking a uveitis fellowship trained ophthalmologist for an academic role focused on clinical practice and research. Candidates will engage in scholarly activities and resident education within a leading institution emphasizing teamwork and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals expected.
• Interest in graduate and post-doctoral education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish an academic uveitis clinical practice.
• Participate in research and graduate education.
• Engage in resident and fellow training.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Teaching skills

Collaborative research experience

Education

MD ± PhD degree or equivalent

Completed uveitis fellowship

Dual fellowship training (preferred)

Job description

University of Michigan

MICHIGAN MEDICINE

Michigan Medicine’s Kellogg Eye Center is dedicated to improving lives around the world by enhancing vision. Located in culturally rich and diverse Ann Arbor, the department has over 100 clinical and research faculty and more than 500 employees in 10 different locations in Southeast Michigan. The department is deliberate in fostering a culture centered around Our guiding principles are teamwork, caring, inclusion, innovation, and integrity.

We are seeking an outstanding uveitis fellowship trained ophthalmologist. We welcome applications from physician-scientists with an independent research program in visual sciences for the instructional tenure track as well as academically oriented clinicians for the clinical track. Successful candidates will be expected to establish an academic uveitis clinical practice, engage in scholarly activity, and be committed to teamwork. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in research and graduate education as well as in departmental efforts in education including resident and fellow training. The University of Michigan Medical School provides an outstanding academic environment for all areas of biomedical sciences and has for many years been a leading center for research in ophthalmology and visual sciences. Vision research at the University of Michigan is supported by a Vision Core grant supporting outstanding facilities and an NEI-funded training grant for graduate students and fellows in eye research.

Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and academic credentials.

Required Qualifications

Successful candidates will have an MD ± PhD degree, or equivalent, and have completed a uveitis fellowship. We also welcome applications from those with dual fellowship training. Documentation of scholarly ability and achievement (record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, collaborative research experience) is expected. Preferred candidates will possess excellent clinical skills, hold an interest in graduate and post-doctoral education and have critical teaching skills.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan Health System conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

How to Apply

Please address inquiries to Jill Bixler MD, Search Lead, WK Kellogg Eye Center, 1000 Wall Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, or at [e-mail] and cc: Shannan Saltz, Department Faculty Affairs Office, At [e-mail] and Wendy Mrdjenovich at [e-mail].