Illinois

Academic Neuro-Ophthalmologist

Position Description

The University of Chicago's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science is searching for a full-time faculty member at any rank. The appointee will provide patient care in the area of neuro-ophthalmology, as well as medical and surgical care within comprehensive ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology or oculoplastics. Other duties will include resident teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications.

The appointee will contribute to patient care, medical education, and scholarship, and join a vibrant, diverse, and distinguished community of faculty colleagues and learners at UChicago Medicine, the Biological Sciences Division, the Pritzker School of Medicine, the University of Chicago and its affiliates.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, 3) be board certified or eligible in ophthalmology;  4) have completed an ACGME-approved ophthalmology residency or its equivalent; and 5) have completed an AUPO-FCC compliant fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology or have demonstrated comparable experience.  We prefer applicants who can begin employment on or before 9/1/20.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/70898.  Applicants must upload: CV including bibliography, cover letter. Review of applications ends when the position is filled.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.

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The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.