Assistant Professor of Clinical - Otolaryngology, Neurotology

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a surgeon-scientist otologist to join the full-time faculty of the Department of Otolaryngology. The position combines an independent clinical practice with research to advance the University’s mission. Clinical work includes evaluation and treatment of patients with otologic conditions, including hearing loss, ear infections, inner-ear dizziness, ear tumors, Meniere’s disease, tinnitus, and vestibular migraine. Care includes initial assessments, preoperative workups, postoperative follow-ups, and consultations from surrounding clinics.

The role includes common office-based otology procedures such as cerumen cleaning, intratympanic injections, tympanostomy tube placement, the Epley maneuver, mastoid debridement, ear biopsy, myringoplasty, and ear endoscopy. An on-site ambulatory surgical facility is available for procedures including microscopic and endoscopic tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, and ossiculoplasty.

Primary duties are clinical practice at UHealth, including surgery and clinic (60%); developing a research program through academic block time (40%); teaching, training, and supervising residents, fellows, and medical students; and developing and participating in the department’s research programs. Secondary duties include participating in appropriate department and school committees and department and hospital administrative matters.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• Board eligible or board certified in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.
• Fellowship program training.
• Florida medical license.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Otology fellowship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for patients with otologic conditions, including assessments, consultations, preoperative workups, and postoperative follow-ups.
• Perform common office-based otology procedures.
• Perform common otologic surgical procedures in the on-site ambulatory surgical facility.
• Develop a research program and participate in ongoing departmental research programs.
• Teach, train, and supervise residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Participate in appropriate department and school committees.
• Participate in department and hospital administrative matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree