Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences (Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus) Assistant Professor

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time, board-certified/eligible physician to join our collaborative Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus: 3 physicians, 2 optometrists, 5 orthoptists, and support staff.

Position Highlights, Opportunities, & Key Responsibilities include:

• Enthusiastic pursuit of excellence across our tripartite mission: clinical care, research, and education.
• Robust clinical practice: manage pediatric eye disease and adult strabismus within a premier academic health system. One of our current pediatric ophthalmologists (4th in the division) will be vacating a mature practice. The new faculty physician will have a unique opportunity absorb and build this practice.
• All of our clinicians practice at our main clinic at UMN, the Minnesota Lions Children's Eye Clinic, which provides over 11,000 patient visits annually. Additionally, the recruit would spend time at satellite clinics weekly.
• Our surgeons operate primarily at the nationally ranked UMN Masonic Children's Hospital and our UMN Clinics and Surgery Center (CSC).
• Educating the next generation: provide clinical and surgical instruction of medical students, residents, and fellows. Contribute to developing the pediatric ophthalmology & strabismus curriculum.
• Engage in scholarly research, presentations, and publications. Represent the department and university on local, regional, national, and international stages.
• Participate in faculty development activities.
• The recruit will be a member of the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences which boasts a strong reputation with subspecialty expertise in all fields of ophthalmology.
  

• MD or DO degree.
• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Ophthalmology residency
• Completion of an AAPOS-approved fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
• 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
  

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. More at https://www.ophthalmology.umn.edu/.

Pay Range: This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Salary at the University of Minnesota is dependent upon academic effort of the person hired, and begins at $58,000. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Total salary at the Assistant Professor rank will be $350,000. Total salary is competitive with market and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Applicants should complete this application and also an application for a position with the University of Minnesota Physicians. The corresponding job opening can be found here.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University 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
• Malpractice coverage
• CME support
• Access to cutting-edge imaging, clinical trials infrastructure, and research support services.
  

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

This position will remain open until filled.

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