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Pediatric Ophthalmologist (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor)
The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Florida invites applications for a fulltime faculty position at the rank of Assistant Associate or Full Professor in the areas of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus to expand our academic practice. There is immediate opportunity to engage in a busy tertiary clinical practice in an established longstanding department with a brand new state of the art clinic and surgery center. In addition to providing excellence in patient care ample opportunities exist to develop independent and collaborative research and innovative education models in adiverse academic clinical department. To learn more about us please visithttps:// rank and tenure status will be commensurate with credentials and experience. The College of Medicine has an active faculty compensation plan which includes incentives and bonuses. Employer will assist with relocation costs.
University employerpaid benefits include individual and family (spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26 health insurance life insurance and longterm disability insurance. Retirement benefits include participation in 403(b) and 457 plans as well as an employer match. Professional liability protection and sovereign immunity are administered by the Florida Board of Governors selfinsurance program.
Gainesville is a charming city with a low cost of living diverse population excellent public schools Division I NCAA sports and no state income tax. The area is known for its natural beauty with many springs lakes and rivers. The mild climate allows for outdoor activities practically yearround. Culturally the city is enriched by the influence of the university. The combination of collegetown vitality and natural beauty makes Gainesville a one of a kind place where nature and culture meet.
Commensurate based on rank and experience with an excellent benefits package.
Requirements include completion of an approved residency program as well as postgraduate fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and certification or eligibility and eligibility for licensure to practice medicine in Florida are prerequisites.
Qualifications in addition to clinical expertise include a strong commitment to teaching resident training and research as well as participation in academic activities. Experience in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus is will provide medical and surgical services to pediatric patients within UF Health facilities and affiliated locations.
Applicants must apply through the Careers at UF website at . A cover letter curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation are required.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is position has an open recruiting deadline and will close upon selection of an appropriate anticipated start date for this position is dependent upon selection of a successful candidate.
Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approval by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found athttp://naces/.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please callor the Florida Relay System at(TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law.
The University of Florida is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race creed color religion age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression marital status national origin political opinions or affiliations genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training.
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