Glaucoma Specialist (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor)

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor • Gainesville, FL

8h

About The Position

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 specializing in Glaucoma to expand our academic practice. There is an immediate opportunity to engage in a busy tertiary clinical practice within a well-established, longstanding department supported by 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 initiatives and innovative educational programs within an academic medical center. To learn more about the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Florida, please visit https://eye.ufl.edu/ . Salary, rank, and tenure status will be commensurate with credentials and experience. The College of Medicine offers a competitive faculty compensation plan, which includes incentives and bonuses. The employer will assist with relocation costs. University-provided benefits include individual and family health insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance. Retirement benefits include participation in 403(b) and 457 plans, with an employer match. Professional liability protection and sovereign immunity are administered through the Florida Board of Governors’ self-insurance program. Gainesville is a charming city with a low cost of living, varied population, excellent public schools, Division I NCAA sports, and no state income tax. The area is known for its natural beauty, with many springs, lakes, and rivers. The mild climate allows for outdoor activities practically year-round. Culturally, the city is enriched by the influence of the university. The combination of college-town vitality and natural beauty makes Gainesville a one-of-a-kind place where nature and culture meet.

Requirements

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited ophthalmology residency program
• Postgraduate fellowship training in Glaucoma
• Board certification or eligibility
• Licensure (or eligibility) to practice medicine in the State of Florida

Nice To Haves

• Strong commitment to teaching
• Strong commitment to resident training
• Strong commitment to research
• Participation in academic activities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Provide excellence in patient care
• Develop independent and collaborative research initiatives
• Develop innovative educational programs within an academic medical center

Benefits

• Competitive faculty compensation plan, which includes incentives and bonuses
• Relocation assistance
• Individual and family health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Participation in 403(b) and 457 plans, with an employer match
• Professional liability protection and sovereign immunity administered through the Florida Board of Governors’ self-insurance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed