Assistant Professor - Ophthalmology - Cornea Specialist

About the role

The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a full‑time Assistant Professor specializing in Cornea. The position combines a robust clinical practice with academic responsibilities, including didactic and clinical teaching of medical students and residents, and offers opportunities to conduct clinical research supported by an institutional trials team. Clinical and surgical activities are performed at the Huntington campus facility within a well‑established, expanding department.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive corneal clinical care and perform corneal surgeries.
• Teach medical students and residents in both classroom (didactic) and clinical settings.
• Engage in clinical research initiatives, collaborating with the institutional trials team.
• Participate in departmental activities and contribute to a collegial academic environment.

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology.
• Eligibility for a full, unrestricted medical license to practice in West Virginia.
• Ability to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Benefits

• 37.5‑hour work week.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Annual leave up to 24 days (max 360 hours) and sick leave up to 18 days per year for classified, non‑classified staff and 12‑month faculty.
• Health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (seven plan options).
• Tuition benefits for regular employees (after probation) and their dependent children.
• Retirement plan via Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA) with mandatory participation in a 401(a) plan for full‑time eligible employees.
• Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost, with optional additional coverage purchasable pre‑tax.
• Wellness programs, including care‑management services and the Pathways to Wellness program.
• Winter break: nearly two weeks off in December.

Schedule

Standard work week is 37.5 hours.