Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, Retina Specialist - Ophthalmology and Visual Science

The Department of Ophthalmology, McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified clinician with retina fellowship training to join The Department of Ophthalmology. This is an academic track position, with research and teaching opportunities and expectations.

Position Key Accountabilities:

This is an academic track position, with research and teaching opportunities and expectations. Clinic time will be split between our primary teaching location, Lyndon B Johnson hospital, and the Cizik Eye Clinic, located within the Texas Medical Center. The exact proportion at each location will be dependent upon need. Appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be determined by experience.

Qualifications - External

Qualifications:

• Completed fellowship training or equivalent in medical retina

• Board certified/eligible in ophthalmology

• Eligible for a medical license in the state of Texas. 

Qualified applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery and service, have potential to be outstanding in their field of expertise, and share an interest in fulfilling the common goals of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. Preferred applicants will possess and demonstrate knowledge or skills such as, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong potential for a leadership role within the department.

“UTHealth is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.” Apply to the position on the UTHealth’s career webpage: http://p.rfer.us/UTHdXaDJJ

This is a security sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education Code #51.215. The background check will be required for the final candidate.