Glaucoma Specialist (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor)

Glaucoma Specialist (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor)

Job No: 538533
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Health Care Administration/Support
Department: 29150000 - MD-OPHTHALMOLOGY

Job Description
Classification Title:

Glaucoma Specialist (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor)

Job Description:

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor specializing in Glaucoma to expand our academic practice. There is an immediate opportunity to engage in a busy tertiary clinical practice within a well-established, longstanding department supported by a brand-new, state-of-the-art clinic and surgery center. In addition to providing excellence in patient care, ample opportunities exist to develop independent and collaborative research initiatives and innovative educational programs within an academic medical center. To learn more about the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Florida, please visit https://eye.ufl.edu/.

Salary, rank, and tenure status will be commensurate with credentials and experience. The College of Medicine offers a competitive faculty compensation plan, which includes incentives and bonuses. The employer will assist with relocation costs.

University-provided benefits include individual and family health insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance. Retirement benefits include participation in 403(b) and 457 plans, with an employer match. Professional liability protection and sovereign immunity are administered through the Florida Board of Governors' self-insurance program.

Gainesville is a charming city with a low cost of living, varied population, excellent public schools, Division I NCAA sports, and no state income tax. The area is known for its natural beauty, with many springs, lakes, and rivers. The mild climate allows for outdoor activities practically year-round. Culturally, the city is enriched by the influence of the university. The combination of college-town vitality and natural beauty makes Gainesville a one-of-a-kind place where nature and culture meet.

Expected Salary:

$240k - 300k; Commensurate with education and experience with an excellent benefits package.

Minimum Requirements:

Completion of an ACGME-accredited ophthalmology residency program, as well as postgraduate fellowship training in Glaucoma. Board certification or eligibility and licensure (or eligibility) to practice medicine in the State of Florida are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Qualifications, in addition to clinical expertise, include a strong commitment to teaching, resident training, and research as well as participation in academic activities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills are important.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must apply through the Careers at UF website at http://jobs.ufl.edu. A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation are required.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. This position has an open recruiting deadline and will close upon selection of an appropriate candidate. The anticipated start date for this position is dependent upon selection of a successful candidate.

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approval by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://naces.org/.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

 

Applications Close:

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/538533

Our Commitment:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.









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