Glaucoma Sub-Specialist Ophthalmologist

Glaucoma Sub-Specialty Ophthalmologist

Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health (NSH) are seeking a qualified full-time glaucoma sub-specialty ophthalmologist to practice in a challenging and rewarding community-based and academic medical environment. The successful candidate will develop or join a community-based practice in Halifax and will be granted a Continuing Appointment with the Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University. The candidate will be expected to participate in teaching, research, and other academic and/or administrative duties as member of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. More information about the department can be found here: https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/ophthalmology.html

Candidates for this position must have an MD, completed a residency in ophthalmology, and a minimum of 12 months of post-residency fellowship training in glaucoma, including active exposure and participation in clinical research. The successful candidate will possess excellent clinical and surgical skills for managing both adult and pediatric cases and demonstrate an ongoing interest in clinical and/or basic science research and teaching. Candidates should be certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and be eligible for a license in the province of Nova Scotia and for attending privileges at NSH.

Applicants must apply online and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests and contact details for three referees. The online posting is available here: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/14887

Halifax, the largest city in Atlantic Canada, offers an attractive maritime environment and an enviable lifestyle. Many desirable living areas are within walking distance or a few minutes cycling or drive from Dalhousie University and the IWK Health Centre. Home to three universities, Halifax offers many entertainment and cultural activities, as well as ample opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Our hospital is a regional referral centre, serving patients from Nova Scotia as well as from the other Atlantic Provinces.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.