Glaucoma Clinician, CHS or CT track

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health is actively recruiting a board-certified/eligible glaucoma ophthalmologist to join our team.

Job Requirements

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is seeking an academically-oriented glaucoma ophthalmologist to join an established four-member glaucoma service. This is an open-rank, full-time position on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) or Clinical Teaching (CT) track. This position comprises clinical activity at the UW Hospital and Clinics, the Middleton Veterans Administration Hospital, and other UW Health and outreach sites.  The hired ophthalmologist will teach and mentor residents, fellows and medical students. Candidates must have an MD degree and be board-certified (or board-eligible if within five years of residency completion) in ophthalmology. Completion of a clinical fellowship in glaucoma is required. Base salary compensation is through the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Additional compensation is from the University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, the clinical arm of the University of Wisconsin Health system. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2018.

Clinical Health Sciences Track (PVL 89736)

Qualified candidates will be considered at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. In addition to the above-mentioned clinical and teaching activities, CHS track responsibilities will also include developing a clinical and/or laboratory research program. The clinical or basic science research will be supported with start-up funds.  Candidates for the Associate Professor or Professor rank must meet criteria for appointment at rank per the UW School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for appointment and promotion on the CHS track.

Clinical Teaching Track (PVL 89738)

Qualified candidates will be considered at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor.  A commitment to teaching is necessary. Candidates for Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor rank must meet criteria for appointment at rank per the UW School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for appointment and promotion on the CT track.

Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

UW Health Ophthalmology is a national leader in health care and a global leader in vision research.  Patients come from throughout Wisconsin, the Midwest, and globally to receive care in our facilities.  Faculty represent all of the subspecialties in ophthalmology.  Current faculty are highly productive clinically and very active in academic endeavors, both nationally and internationally.