Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology (Academic)

We are looking for an excellent Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology to join our established premier academic practice!

• Full range of eye care services from routine to subspecialty eye care for adults and children with over 35,000 patient visits per year
• Qualified candidates will have strong interests in teaching, residency training, and quality patient care
• Full subspecialty backup is available in this collegial and democratically run academic practice
• Research funding and a sign on bonus is available for qualified applicants
• Relocation package, paid leave, medical & dental coverage, and State retirement plan
• Open Rank: appointment dependent upon experience and prior rank. Open to associate and full Professors.

The department is active in both basic science and clinical research, and our medical school was recently ranked #1 nationally among graduates as “The best place to learn”.  The Chair and senior faculty have a strong track record of helping newer members seamlessly join the team. 

Our faculty enjoy competitive salaries benchmarked to national medians, along with a generous state benefits package which includes PTO, paid medical insurance, dental and disability insurance, as well as an attractive retirement package. Generous Compensation made possible by large established referral pathways, with a 25yr old pediatric ophthalmology practice and children’s hospital support.

Lubbock is a growing educational, commercial, medical and cultural center with a college-town atmosphere. The metropolitan population is now in excess of 300K residents, who live in mild seasonal conditions with an average of 267 days of sunshine per year. Lubbock residents enjoy an easy lifestyle with low housing costs, unique restaurants, bars and boutiques, and a drive of less than 25 minutes to anywhere in the  city. Lubbock also has great public and private school systems and over 66 public parks, resulting in a very family- friendly atmosphere.

All questions can be directed to Sarah.Harris@ttuhsc.edu, Director of Faculty Recruitment