Assistant or Associate Professor, Glaucoma

The Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the State University of New York at Upstate Medical University is actively seeking a glaucoma/anterior segment specialist to join its faculty. Faculty rank will be determined based on experience.  

Our current glaucoma division has three fellowship-trained glaucoma specialists. There is only one other glaucoma-trained ophthalmologist in our region. We are very busy clinically and surgically; our glaucoma practice is mature with an established referral base.

The Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences and the interdepartmental Center for Vision Research houses 19 research faculty, 8 full-time clinical faculty, and over forty volunteer/part-time clinical faculty.

The clinical division is the largest multispecialty ophthalmology group in Upstate New York with its single location on Upstate Medical University’s Downtown campus in Syracuse, New York—the Center for Vision Care. Faculty have access to multiple locations to operate within Syracuse, including the outpatient surgery center adjacent to the Center for Vision Care. The Center for Vision Care serves a diverse local and international community. The department has an ACGME-accredited residency program (three per year); all residents successfully transition into private practices immediately after the end of their residency or have matched into prestigious fellowship programs across the country. The residency is ranked as one of the best in New York State.

Research interests are broad, including cutting-edge basic and translational research in retina, cornea, and glaucoma. Our researchers have received numerous awards from the National Eye Institute and private foundations, including Research to Prevent Blindness, BrightFocus Foundation, Foundation Fighting Blindness, Fight for Sight, the E. Matilda Ziegler Foundation for the Blind.

This position is for a full-time appointment within Upstate Medical University; however, additional part-time appointments with other local health care institutions may be available and dependent on need. The position is open to matched glaucoma fellows with expected summer 2024 or summer 2025 training completion, glaucoma fellowship graduates, or current practicing glaucoma physicians who are invested in or have demonstrated practicing in a complex, diverse academic setting. While this position is primarily clinical, opportunities exist for clinical and basic science research depending on interest.

Responsibilities will include patient care, resident teaching and supervision, medical student teaching, and emergency call on a rotational basis (typically two weeks a year). Preferred applicants will have a demonstrated interest in resident education of glaucoma, will staff resident glaucoma and cataract surgery, and will cover some comprehensive ophthalmology clinics as needed.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent; 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of New York; 3) be board-certified or board-eligible in ophthalmology; 4) have completed a glaucoma fellowship and have anterior segment expertise.

In 2021, Upstate Medical University was ranked #35 on the Forbes List of America’s best large employers. By earning this award, Upstate joins the ranks of only two-dozen universities in the nation with this designation. Upstate Medical University is located in Central New York (CNY), which is well known for its natural beauty. CNY boasts world-class outdoor activities year round. Syracuse offers outstanding quality of life whether urban or surrounding suburbs with excellent schools and low cost of living. The city has a walkable downtown entertainment district and is close to New York City, Toronto, Montreal, or Boston, making urban weekend getaways easy.

Applicants must apply online to job #76761 at careers.upstate.edu and submit with their CV, a cover letter, and include three professional references. One reference must be from a residency or fellowship director.

Robert D. Fechtner, MD

Chair, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

SUNY Upstate Medical University

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At SUNY Upstate Medical University we strive to promote a professional environment that encourages varied perspectives from faculty members with diverse life experiences. A respect for diversity is one of our core values. We are committed to recruiting and supporting a rich community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We actively seek applications from women and members of underrepresented groups to contribute to the diversity of our university community in support of our teaching, research and clinical missions.