Pediatric Ophthalmologist (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor)

Job Description

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the areas of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus to expand our academic practice. There is an immediate opportunity to engage in a busy tertiary clinical practice in an established, longstanding department with a brand new, state-of-the-art clinic and surgery center. In addition to providing excellence in patient care, ample opportunities exist to develop independent and collaborative research and innovative education models in a dynamic academic clinical department.

Classification Title

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the areas of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus to expand our academic practice.

Minimum Requirements

Requirements include completion of an approved residency program as well as postgraduate fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. Board certification or eligibility, and eligibility for licensure to practice medicine in Florida are prerequisites.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications, in addition to clinical expertise, include a strong commitment to teaching, resident training, and research as well as participation in academic activities. Experience in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus is required. Incumbent will provide medical and surgical services to pediatric patients within UF Health facilities and affiliated locations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must apply through the Careers at UF website at http://jobs.ufl.edu. A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation are required. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. This position has an open recruiting deadline and will close upon selection of an appropriate candidate. The anticipated start date for this position is dependent upon the selection of a successful candidate. Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approval by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://naces.org/.

Health Assessment Required

Yes

Expected Salary

Salary, rank and tenure status will be commensurate with credentials and experience with an excellent benefits package.