Pediatric Ophthalmologist
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (https://med.uth.edu/ophthalmology/), McGovern Medical School(https://med.uth.edu/), University of Texas Health Science Center Houston(https://www.uth.edu/) is seeking a board-certified or eligible clinician-scientist with fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology to join our pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus division. Training and/or experience with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a desirable, but not essential. This is a full-time faculty position, with research and teaching opportunities and expectations. This position also has the potential of an accompanying Endowed Chair, to be used for salary and research support. Appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be determined in accordance with experience.
The University of Texas has an extremely stimulating environment with unparalleled opportunity. The department offers competitive salaries and extensive benefits for our faculty.
Position Key Accountabilities:
This is an academic appointment with research and teaching opportunities and expectations. We are looking for a clinician interested in building a busy practice at our primary location, the Cizik Eye Clinic, located within the Texas Medical Center. Other responsibilities may include resident and/or fellow supervision at our county hospital, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, which is central to and the primary location of our education programs.
This is an academic track with the potential for tenure. Appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be determined in accordance with experience.
How to Apply
The selected candidate for the position must have a Texas Medical License or be eligible for a Texas Faculty Temporary License. A board-certified or eligible clinician-scientist with fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology.
Qualified applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery, and service, have the 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.
Potential applicants must apply through UTHealth’s career webpage here. Only applications received through the online system will be considered.
For further questions: Please email Kimberly Soza at Kimberly.K.Soza@uth.tmc.edu.
Contact
6400 Fannin Street, Suite 1800
Houston, TX 77030
United States
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.
This is a security-sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education Code #51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidate.
2024-09-04 (AdID:1292)