Assistant Professor Term

About the role

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, in conjunction with the Norton Children’s Medical Group, has an opening for a Pediatric Ophthalmologist (full-time 1.0 FTE) at the rank of Assistant Professor Term.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in the pediatric eye clinic located in the Novak Center, which houses the clinical offices of all pediatric subspecialties.
• Participate in the academic, adult patient clinical and research offices of the faculty housed in the Kentucky Lions Eye Center.
• Be eligible for licensure in the state of Kentucky.
• Be fellowship-trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology.
• Have a strong commitment to clinical care and teaching in an academic setting.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited ophthalmology residency program.
• Board eligible/certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology or a Board deemed equivalent.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to clinical care and teaching in an academic setting.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Flexible work schedule.

Pay

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

• Full-time 1.0 FTE.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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