Uveitis Ophthalmologist Faculty

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Job Category : Academic Staff

Employment Type : Regular

Job Profile :

Assistant Professor (CHS)

Job Duties :

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) has built a world class reputation for compassionate patient care, cutting edge research, and hands-on training programs for resident physicians and clinical fellows. We are seeking candidates for a Uveitis position that will involve patient care, teaching and research. The position will be estimated at the following : uveitis (.4 FTE) and one of the following : comprehensive, medical retina or glaucoma (.4 FTE) and academic time (.2 FTE) ophthalmology position. Candidates must be eligible for a Wisconsin medical license at time of hire. Research opportunities are available for interested candidates.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Key Job Responsibilities :

• Care of ophthalmology patients with a portion of practice focused on the diagnosis and treatment of uveitis eye diseases and a portion of practice providing clinical ophthalmology care in comprehensive, medical retina or glaucoma.
• Responsibilities will include the care of patients in Ophthalmology Clinics at the UW Health Clinics, University Station Eye Clinic and possibly the William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital, Unity Point Health Meriter Hospital and clinical outreach site(s). Patient visits include walk-in and / or emergency patients.
• Responsibilities will also include participation in ophthalmology call duties.
• The position will be responsible for teaching and mentoring residents, fellows, and medical students with a portion of time allotted to clinical research activities and academic service to the department.
• Participate in Departmental, School of Medicine and Public Health, and University of Wisconsin committees as assigned.

Department :

School of Medicine and Public Health / Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences / Uveitis Service.

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) has built a world-class reputation for cutting-edge research, compassionate patient care, and hands-on training programs for resident physicians and clinical fellows. We believe that our strength lies in our people, cultivating an environment where every member is empowered to flourish.

Compensation :

The starting salary for the position is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Education :

M.D. or equivalent required.

How to Apply :

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Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

The deadline for assuring full consideration isAugust 1, 2025, however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact Information :

Beth Reuter, ejreuter@wisc.edu, 608-263-3680

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