Cornea Specialist (AssistantAssociateFull Professor)

AssistantAssociateFull Professor

Job Location:

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Cornea Specialist (Assistant Associate Full Professor)
Job Description:	The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Associate or Full Professor specializing in Cornea and External Diseases 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 addition to delivering excellence in patient care the successful candidate will have ample opportunities to develop independent and collaborative research initiatives and to contribute to innovative educational programs within a dynamic academic medical center. To learn more about us please visit rank and tenure status will be commensurate with credentials and experience. The College of Medicine has a competitive faculty compensation plan which includes incentives and bonuses. Employer will assist with relocation costs. University-provided benefits include individual and family health insurance life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Retirement benefits include participation in 403(b) and 457 plans with an employer match. Professional liability protection and sovereign immunity are administered through the Florida Board of Governors self-insurance program. Gainesville is a charming city with a low cost of living 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 year-round. Culturally the city is enriched by the influence of the university. The combination of college-town vitality and natural beauty makes Gainesville a one-of-a-kind place where nature and culture meet.
Expected Salary:	$260-285k; Commensurate based on rank and experience with an excellent benefits package.
Minimum Requirements:	Requirements include completion of an ACGME approved ophthalmology residency program as well as a postgraduate fellowship training in cornea and external certification or eligibility and licensure (or eligibility) to practice medicine in Florida are prerequisites.
Preferred Qualifications:	Qualifications in addition to clinical expertise include a strong commitment to teaching resident training and research as well as participation in academic activities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills are important.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	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 filled. This position has an open recruiting deadline and will close upon selection of an appropriate candidate. The 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 at Assessment Required:	Yes

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Classification Title:Cornea Specialist (Assistant Associate Full Professor)Job Description:The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Associate or Full Professor specializing in Cornea and External Disea...

Classification Title:	Cornea Specialist (Assistant Associate Full Professor)
Job Description:	The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Associate or Full Professor specializing in Cornea and External Diseases 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 addition to delivering excellence in patient care the successful candidate will have ample opportunities to develop independent and collaborative research initiatives and to contribute to innovative educational programs within a dynamic academic medical center. To learn more about us please visit rank and tenure status will be commensurate with credentials and experience. The College of Medicine has a competitive faculty compensation plan which includes incentives and bonuses. Employer will assist with relocation costs. University-provided benefits include individual and family health insurance life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Retirement benefits include participation in 403(b) and 457 plans with an employer match. Professional liability protection and sovereign immunity are administered through the Florida Board of Governors self-insurance program. Gainesville is a charming city with a low cost of living 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 year-round. Culturally the city is enriched by the influence of the university. The combination of college-town vitality and natural beauty makes Gainesville a one-of-a-kind place where nature and culture meet.
Expected Salary:	$260-285k; Commensurate based on rank and experience with an excellent benefits package.
Minimum Requirements:	Requirements include completion of an ACGME approved ophthalmology residency program as well as a postgraduate fellowship training in cornea and external certification or eligibility and licensure (or eligibility) to practice medicine in Florida are prerequisites.
Preferred Qualifications:	Qualifications in addition to clinical expertise include a strong commitment to teaching resident training and research as well as participation in academic activities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills are important.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	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 filled. This position has an open recruiting deadline and will close upon selection of an appropriate candidate. The 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 at Assessment Required:	Yes