Glaucoma Ophthalmology Specialist - Faculty (Open Rank)

Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is seeking an academically oriented, board certified/eligible Glaucoma Specialist to join our expanding team at the Eye Institute, Milwaukee, WI (Froedtert Hospital Campus).

About the Role

• Open-rank, full-time faculty position in the clinician-educator track.
• Seeking candidates with strong clinical and surgical expertise.
• Requires well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ideal candidate demonstrates enthusiasm, professionalism, and a collaborative spirit.
• Commitment to advancing MCW’s academic missions in clinical care, education, and scholarly activity.
• Primary work locations: Eye Institute, Milwaukee, WI (Froedtert Hospital Campus) and possibly one or two half-days per week at satellite clinics.
• Faculty members provide clinical coverage at Children’s Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, and Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center.
• Ample opportunities to teach Ophthalmology residents.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate.

Department Highlights

• Comprehensive Patient Care: Nationally and internationally recognized physicians provide state-of-the-art diagnosis and management of complex medical and surgical eye diseases, routine eye care, and cosmetic treatments across the Eye Institute, Children’s Wisconsin, Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, and Froedtert & MCW health centers.
• Innovative Vision Research: Physicians and scientists integrate cutting-edge research with clinical expertise to advance the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of vision-threatening diseases, supported by the National Eye Institute (NIH) and Research to Prevent Blindness, Inc.
• Commitment to Education: Faculty actively teach across medical, graduate, and postdoctoral programs, offering a four-year ophthalmology residency and fellowships in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery, orbital and oculoplastic surgery, and pediatric ophthalmology.
• Continuing Medical Education: The department provides ongoing professional development through Grand Rounds, lecture series, and scientific symposiums for regional physicians.
• Rich Academic Legacy: Ophthalmology has been part of academic medicine in Milwaukee since 1913, flourishing under strong leadership through its evolution into the Medical College of Wisconsin.
• Established Excellence: In 2026, the Department celebrated 50 years of the Eye Institute, a milestone made possible through the leadership and support of Research to Prevent Blindness.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and research.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Generous 403(b) with 8% matching and CME allowance.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement program.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed MD or equivalent.
• Board Certified/Eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
• Completion of a U.S. Glaucoma Fellowship program.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Wisconsin.

About the Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin.

Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students, and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.

About Milwaukee

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play—big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms.

Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest U.S. cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.