"OPEN RANK (CT) [MULTIPLE POSITIONS] – Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences"

Hiring Department: Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Location:  1009 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60612

Requisition ID: 1026655

Posting Close Date: 10/31/24

For full consideration, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information of three references by August 23, 2024.  

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the Illinois Eye and Ear (IEE) is seeking multiple junior/senior level faculty to join the Department in each of the following Divisions: Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus, and Retina. The physicians will also have clinical opportunities at our satellite clinic, 55th and Pulaski (FFP), Millennium Park Eye Center (MPEC), as well as contractual agreements through our clinical and academic partners.

The Divisions of Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus, and Retina are part of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, which is a comprehensive department characterized by the breadth and depth of clinical and research expertise and productivity

Duties & Responsibilities

The full-time, tenure track positions will involve outpatient and inpatient clinical practice, medical student, resident and fellow education, and academic pursuits including clinical and/or basic science research. There are opportunities for substantial research support and time. The faculty members will also be eligible to apply for NEI K12/Independent Clinician Vision Scientist (ICVS) Development Program.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements include board eligibility or certification in ophthalmology, post-graduate fellowship training in subspecialty is expected, and eligibility for medical licensure in Illinois.