Pediatric Ophthalmologist (AssistantAssociateFull Professor)

Classification Title :

Pediatric Ophthalmologist (Assistant / Associate / Full Professor)

Job Description :

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 in the areas of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus to expand our academic practice. There is an immediate opportunity to engage in a busy tertiary clinical practice in an established longstanding department with a brand new state-of-the-art clinic and surgery addition to providing excellence in patient care ample opportunities exist to develop independent and collaborative research and innovative education models in a dynamic academic clinical department. To learn more about us please visithttps : / / rank and tenure status will be commensurate with credentials and experience. The College of Medicine has an active faculty compensation plan which includes incentives and bonuses. Employer will assist with relocation costs.

University employer-paid benefits include individual and family (spouse / domestic partner and children up to age 26) health insurance life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Retirement benefits include participation in 403(b) and 457 plans as well as an employer match. Professional liability protection and sovereign immunity are administered by the Florida Board of Governors self-insurance program.

Gainesville is a charming city with a low cost of living 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. The combination of college-town vitality and natural beauty makes Gainesville a one of a kind place to work and live.

Expected Salary :

Commensurate based on rank and experience with an excellent benefits package.

Minimum Requirements :

Requirements include completion of an approved residency program as well as postgraduate fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and certification or eligibility and eligibility for licensure to practice medicine in Florida are prerequisites.

Preferred Qualifications :

Qualifications in addition to clinical expertise include a strong commitment to teaching resident training and research as well as participation in academic activities. Experience in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus is will provide medical and surgical services to pediatric patients within UF Health facilities and affiliated locations.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Applicants must apply through the Careers at UF website at . A cover letter curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation are required.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is position has an open recruiting deadline and will close upon selection of an appropriate anticipated start date for this position is dependent upon the selection of a successful candidate.

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approval by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found athttp : / / Assessment Required :

Yes

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

AI,Genetics,Clinical Trials,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Program Development,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1