Neuro-Ophthalmologist

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking an Open Rank Neuro-Ophthalmologist to support its missions of health care, academics, and research.  This position is located in the SOM Ophthalmology department. UMMC is in Jackson, MS and serves UMMC’s multiple sites throughout the state.

UMMC is the state’s only academic health science center and provides the only: Level 1 trauma center, Level IV NICU, Children’s Hospital, and solid organ transplantation services.  UMMC is the second largest employer in Mississippi with approximately 10,000 employees.  UMMC has three specialized hospitals with 722 beds, up to 125 specialties, and an annual budget of $1.6B.

Position Summary: This position is for a qualified, full-time specialist in neuro-ophthalmology. Candidates may have received primary training in either ophthalmology or neurology, and must be board-eligible or certified in their field.  Fellowship training in neuro-ophthalmology is expected, and post-fellowship work experience is preferred, but not required. The position requires both excellent clinical skills and a dedication to academic ophthalmology. You will be expected to engage in clinical, teaching and research activities.

Faculty rank will be determined by experience and credentials.