Associate Professor - Service Chief of Cornea and External Diseases

The Service Chief of Cornea and External Diseases will provide oversite and leadership across the clinical, educational and research missions.  This position will be responsible for managing several employees, and the incumbent will lead the staff and strategic planning for the section, setting and executing goals to advance patient care and the reputation of Division and Department.  This position will play a key role in the executive leadership within the department. This role will have a named Chair associated and will be provided a startup account for recruitment and development. In addition to base salary and benefits, all full-time faculty are eligible for the Department of Ophthalmology incentive plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and lead strategic goals for Cornea in partnership with SOM and Department leadership
• Manage department cornea staff and faculty, providing mentorship and career development guidance
• Develop a robust outpatient clinical and surgical practice as well as a commitment to resident teaching and basic or clinical research
• Partner with SOM to enhance and develop philanthropic opportunities for the Cornea
• Represent Department on committees as designated by the Chair
• Responsible for direct outpatient and inpatient medical and surgical management of corneal and external disease

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position as Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Associate Professor:

• MD with approved residency program in ophthalmology including fellowship training in corneal and external diseases.
• Seven (7) years of clinical ophthalmology experience
• Must be Board Certified or eligible and have a Colorado medical license or be eligible. 
• Knowledge and proficiency in cornea and external diseases is required. 

Professor:

• MD with approved residency program in ophthalmology including fellowship training in corneal and external diseases.
• Ten (10) years of clinical ophthalmology experience
• Must be Board Certified or eligible and have a Colorado medical license or be eligible. 
• Knowledge and proficiency in cornea and external diseases is required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years leading a cornea and external disease program
• Demonstrated track record of developing strategic initiatives within a academic medical setting
• 3 years experience managing faculty level and leadership positions with in academic corneal disease program 
• Demonstrated track record of research and academic productivity within or related to corneal disease

HIRING RANGE:

Associate Professor: $250,000 to $325,000

Professor: $300,000 to $375,000

The Department of Ophthalmology is housed in the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center on the Anschutz Medical Campus. This state-of-the-art facility is one of the largest eye centers in the country and serves not only patients in the Rocky Mountain region but also patients all over the world.

The technological innovations conceived and developed by departmental faculty have changed the practice of eye care throughout the world. Our educational programs train the next generation of leaders in ophthalmology. Our specialists have developed national and international reputations for excellence in routine and complex ophthalmic care. We have invested heavily in tracking our clinical outcomes and we are proud that our clinicians perform at the highest levels in their respective fields.

The mission of the Department of Ophthalmology is to be a nationally recognized department of ophthalmology by providing exemplary patient care founded on educational leadership, innovative research, and high ethical standards.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.