Description
About the Job
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences is seeking a highly qualified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in both Surgical/Medical Retina and Uveitis to join our growing faculty. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic academic environment with strong clinical programs, outstanding residents and fellows, and robust research infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
Clinical:
Provide high-quality patient care with emphasis on medical and surgical diseases of the retina, vitreous, and uvea.
Staff outpatient clinics, perform intravitreal injections, lasers, and surgical interventions as appropriate.
Participate in shared call coverage within the department.
Education:
Teach and mentor ophthalmology residents, medical students, and retina/uveitis fellows.
Participate in didactic activities, including lectures, case conferences, and skills training.
Support the educational mission by contributing to curriculum development and academic initiatives.
Research:
Engage in scholarly activity aligned with departmental areas of excellence, including clinical outcomes, translational research, imaging, inflammation, gene therapy, or regenerative medicine.
Support or lead clinical trials, population studies, or laboratory collaborations depending on interest and expertise.
Pursue intramural and extramural funding with institutional support.
Service:
Participate in departmental, institutional, and/or national committee service.
Contribute to the academic community through leadership, collaboration, and professional involvement.
About the Department
The missions of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences are teaching, research, service and provision of excellent clinical service. Primary academic missions of the department are to teach medical students, post-M.D. trainees (residents and fellows) and students in allied health programs and to advance knowledge in ophthalmology through basic scientific and clinical research endeavors. More at https://www.ophthalmology.umn.edu/.
Community Information
We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!
Requirements
MD or DO degree.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency
- Fellowship training in Medical Retina, Surgical Retina, Uveitis, or a combined program
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Minnesota
- Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, and scholarly productivity
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in academic medicine with a record of publications or funded research
- Clinical expertise in complex uveitis, inflammatory disorders, and advanced retina pathology
- Interest in multidisciplinary collaboration with rheumatology, oncology, infectious disease, and imaging sciences
