Open Rank - Assistant, Associate, Professor

University of ColoradoAurora, CO
$250,000 - $650,000Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking applicants for a full time (1.0FTE) open rank Assistant Professor - Professor in Cornea and External Diseases. This position will provide outpatient medical and surgical management of these specialties at UCH and potentially at one or more of our satellite locations in the Denver area.

Requirements

  • M.D. or D.O. trained
  • Completed an approved residency program in ophthalmology
  • Board certified or eligible
  • Colorado medical license or be eligible
  • Fellowship trained in cornea and external eye disease
  • 3+ years of experience at an associate professor rank at an academic medical center (AMC) in cornea and external eye disease (for Associate Professor)
  • 5+ years of experience at a professor rank at an AMC in cornea and external eye disease (for Professor)

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working within a multidisciplinary environment between subspecialty ophthalmologists is preferred but not required.
  • Demonstrated interest in resident teaching and basic or clinical applied research.

Responsibilities

  • Direct outpatient medical and surgical management of cornea and external eye disease patients
  • Provide teaching and mentorship to students, residents, and fellows
  • Provide clinical and surgical supervision to residents and fellows
  • Clinician scientists are encouraged to apply

Benefits

  • Medical: Multiple plan options
  • Dental: Multiple plan options
  • Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
  • Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
  • Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
  • Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
  • Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
  • Holiday Days: 11/year
  • Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
  • ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
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