Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, Retina Specialist - Ophthalmology and Visual Science

The Department of Ophthalmology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston), is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified clinician with retina fellowship training to join The Department of Ophthalmology. This is an academic track position, with research and teaching opportunities and expectations. We will entertain all applicants at the assistant professor level. Those with an established funded research program may be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

Position Key Accountabilities:

This is an academic track position, with research and teaching opportunities and expectations. Clinic time will be split between our primary teaching location, Lyndon B Johnson hospital, and the Cizik Eye Clinic, located within the Texas Medical Center. The exact proportion at each location will be dependent upon physician interest and need.

Qualifications:

· Completed fellowship training or equivalent in medical retina

· Board certified/eligible in ophthalmology

· Eligible for a medical license in the state of Texas.

Qualified applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery and service, have potential to be outstanding in their field of expertise, and share an interest in fulfilling the common goals of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. Preferred applicants will possess and demonstrate knowledge or skills such as, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong potential for a leadership role within the department.