Academic Ophthalmologist

The University of Chicago's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science in the Biological Sciences Division is searching for a full-time faculty member who specializes in glaucoma, and invites applications. The successful applicant will contribute to patient care, medical education, and scholarship, and join a vibrant, diverse, and distinguished community of faculty colleagues and learners at UChicago Medicine, the Biological Sciences Division, the Pritzker School of Medicine, and the University of Chicago and its affiliates.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical degree or equivalent; 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Illinois; 3) be board certified or eligible in ophthalmology; 4) have completed an ACGME-approved ophthalmology residency or its equivalent; 5) have completed an AUPO-accredited glaucoma fellowship; 6) have experience with current glaucoma procedures including MIGS; and 7) must be willing to provide comprehensive ophthalmology care as well as medical and surgical management of glaucoma. Experience with teaching resident cataract surgery is preferred. Preference will be given to applicants who can begin employment on or before 9/1/18.

To be considered, those interested must apply online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career website: https://tinyurl.com/UofCOVSGlaucoma. Applicants must upload a curriculum vitae and cover letter. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination at http://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-0287 or email ACOppAdministrator@uchicago.edu with their request.

https://tinyurl.com/UofCOVSGlaucoma