Faculty Physician Ophthalmology (Glaucoma) Assistant Professor
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Job Summary
About the Job
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences is seeking a highly qualified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in Glaucoma to join our growing faculty. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic academic environment with strong clinical programs outstanding residents and fellows and robust research infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
Clinical:
- Provide high-quality patient care with emphasis on the medical and surgical management of glaucoma and disorders of intraocular pressure.
- Staff outpatient clinics perform diagnostic testing (e.g. visual fields OCT) and perform surgical interventions including filtering surgery (trabeculectomy) glaucoma drainage devices and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).
- Participate in shared call coverage within the department.
Education:
- Teach and mentor ophthalmology residents medical students and Glaucoma fellows.
- Participate in didactic activities including lectures case conferences and surgical skills training (wet labs).
- Support the educational mission by contributing to curriculum development and academic initiatives.
Research:
- Engage in scholarly activity aligned with departmental areas of excellence including clinical outcomes aqueous humor dynamics advanced imaging of the optic nerve glaucoma genetics or neuro-protection.
- Support or lead clinical trials population studies or laboratory collaborations depending on interest and expertise.
- Pursue intramural and extramural funding with institutional support.
Service:
- Participate in departmental institutional and/or national committee service.
- Contribute to the academic community through leadership collaboration and professional involvement.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- MD or DO degree.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency.
- Fellowship training in Glaucoma.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology.
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Minnesota.
- Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence education and scholarly productivity.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in academic medicine with a record of publications or funded research.
- Clinical expertise in complex/refractory glaucoma secondary glaucoma and advanced anterior segment pathology.
- Interest in multidisciplinary collaboration with cornea retina and imaging sciences.
About the Department
The missions of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences are teaching research service and provision of excellent clinical service. Primary academic missions of the department are to teach medical students post-M.D. trainees (residents and fellows) and students in allied health programs and to advance knowledge in ophthalmology through basic scientific and clinical research at and Benefits
Pay Range:
This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Salary at the University of Minnesota is dependent upon academic effort of the person hired and begins at $58000. Clinical salary aligned with clinical effort is provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Total salary range will be $300000 - $375000 and will be determined based on experience and rank at hire. Total salary is competitive with market and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Applicants should complete this application and also an application for a position with the University of Minnesota. The corresponding job opening can be found here: Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type:Faculty and P&A Staff
Please visit theOffice of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive wages paid holidays and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by theRegents Tuition Benefit Program
- Low-cost medical dental and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
- Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.
This position will remain open until filled.
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Diversity
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The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs facilities and employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin gender age marital status disability public assistance status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
Employment Requirements
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About the U of M
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities (UMTC) is among the largest public research universities in the country offering undergraduate graduate and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nations most vibrant diverse metropolitan communities students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers international corporations government agencies and arts nonprofit and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021 as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of Americas Best Employers () Best Employer for Diversity () Best Employer for New Grads () and Best Employer by State ().
University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries excellent benefits and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1200 physicians 300 advanced practice providers and 2200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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