General Ophthalmologist

University of Minnesota, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences is seeking a full-time, board-certified Ophthalmologist. The position will include an active clinical practice at the M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center in Minneapolis, MN. This position will be on the Master Clinician Track hiring at the rank of Assistant Professor. 

The position will include supervising, mentoring and teaching medical students, residents and fellows along with other curriculum development responsibilities. The successful candidate will participate in research projects and other academic/scholarly activities either as a collaborator or independent researcher, and participate in faculty development activities tailored to the candidate's career interests and goals.  

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Ophthalmology residency and/or fellowship training program
• Board eligible/certified with the American Board of Ophthalmology
• Licensed or ability to obtain the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Licensure
• Ability to obtain/maintain DEA certification in the State of Minnesota
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges

About the Department 

The missions of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences are teaching, research, service and provision of excellent clinical service. Primary academic missions of the department are to teach medical students, post-M.D. trainees (residents and fellows) and students in allied health programs and to advance knowledge in ophthalmology through basic scientific and clinical research endeavors.  

Lions Gift of Sight
The partnership between the Lions, the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation, and the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences came to life in 1960 with the establishment of Lions Gift of Sight. Lions Gift of Sight is a full-service eye bank that is focused on providing donor eye tissue for transplant, research, and teaching, and promotes donation through education. Lions Gift of Sight has helped restore sight to more than 43,000 people by providing cornea tissue for transplantation and is one of the largest and most successful eye banks in the world. In addition, they've provided more than 39,000 corneas or eyes for basic research to help advance vision science.  Lions Gift of Sight provides opportunities to truly implement bench to bedside for improving cornea health and outcomes for patients.
 
Benefits

At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning.  We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
•    Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
•    Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
•    Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
•    Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
•    University HSA contributions
•    Disability and employer-paid life insurance
•    Employee wellbeing program
•    Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
•    Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
•    Financial counseling services 
•    Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
•    Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).