Academic Glaucoma Specialist

The Division of Ophthalmology at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont in alliance with The University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Glaucoma Specialist desiring to pursue a career in an academic setting with an appointment of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Clinical Scholar Pathway commensurate with years of experience and accomplishments.

The applicant must have completed a board approved 3- or 4- year ophthalmology residency and 1-year clinical glaucoma fellowship, be board certified or board eligible in the United States, and eligible for medical licensure in the State of Vermont. Duties will include providing clinical care to ophthalmology patients, teaching the principles of ophthalmology to medical students and undergraduate students in Allied Health programs, developing basic and/or clinical research, and performing additional departmental and/or sectional administrative duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Surgery.

Located in Burlington, the University of Vermont and the University of Vermont Medical Center serve as Vermont’s only academic medical center.  It is the only ACS verified Level 1 trauma center in the state and provides tertiary care to patients from Vermont and Northern NY.  Burlington is a vibrant community located on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and Green Mountains.  With year-round recreational opportunities, safe communities and excellent schools, this progressive community has been frequently cited as one of the most livable cities in the U.S.