Assistant Professor - Ophthalmology - Cornea Specialist
Position Details
The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology is inviting applications for a full-time academic ophthalmologist specializing in Cornea.
Job Description
The successful candidate will enjoy a robust clinical practice with academic responsibilities including the didactic and clinical teaching of medical students and residents. Opportunities to conduct clinical research supported by an institutional trials team exist. This position includes clinical and surgical activities at our Huntington campus facility. Our faculty enjoy the benefits of a well-established, expanding department with a collegial atmosphere.
About the Role
The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (SOM) is a community-based public medical school dedicated to providing high quality medical education and postgraduate training programs to foster a skilled physician workforce to meet the unique healthcare needs of West Virginia and Central Appalachia. Its physicians provide the spectrum from primary care to tertiary care for patients in southwestern West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and southern Ohio. Its partnered hospital facilities (Mountain Health Systems) include American College of Surgeons verified Level 2 trauma centers.
Qualifications
- Qualified candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology.
- Must be eligible for a full and unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of WV.
Benefits
The salary is commensurate with education and experience. Marshall University offers outstanding benefit packages to eligible employees, including:
- Holidays – Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance – Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).
- Tuition Benefits – Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
- Retirement Plans – Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA).
- Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
- Wellness Programs – PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.
Pay
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Schedule
Work week is 37.5 hrs.
Contact Information
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