Department of Ophthalmology - 2 positions, Department Chair & Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences mission is to excel in the areas of patient care, physician education, and clinical research. We accomplish this mission with a variety of fellowship trained subspecialties unmatched in our region working with optometrist, comprehensive ophthalmologist as well as clinical researchers.

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences provides informed and compassionate care for a variety of vision and eye conditions, including adult and pediatric retina, glaucoma, cataracts, cornea, neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, external eye diseases, and emergency services. Additionally, we offer high quality and personalized LASIK and refractive surgery, as well as a full range of optometry services including contact lenses and eyeglasses.

Rank of Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidates qualifications and experience.

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Major / Essential Functions

• Patient care responsibilities including, but not limited to, Outpatient Clinic, Inpatient hospital service and consults, and in-office procedures.  Participate in department call schedule.
• Clinical duties including responsibilities for treating patients while accompanied by learners such as our students and residents. Encompassing an active role in departmental resident teaching (e.g. evaluating curriculum and instruction to residents)
• Contributing to the clinical / patient care, research and teaching missions of the Department by supporting the Health Sciences Centers mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty and staff.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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Position Description

The Chair serves at the discretion of and has responsibilities and authority delegated by the Dean of the TTUHSC School of Medicine. The Chair represents and leads a faculty of 15-20 members and oversees an annual budget of approximately $20-25 million. Preferred candidates will have or be eligible for tenure at the academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor. A comprehensive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.

Major / Essential Functions

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Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications