Assistant Professor – Associate Professor

Job Details

University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Ophthalmology
Job Title: Assistant Professor – Associate Professor
Position #00846926 – Requisition #39657

Job Summary:

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking applicants for a full time Assistant – Associate Professor to work as a retina specialist in our growing academic ophthalmology practice at The Sue Anschutz Rodgers Eye Center (SAREC). The position will provide outpatient medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal disease at SAREC, Denver Health, and affiliate sites of practice within the Denver metropolitan area.

Key Responsibilities :

• This position will be responsible for direct outpatient medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal disease at The University of Colorado Eye Center and affiliate sites of practice. The position will be responsible for developing a robust retinal practice as well as a commitment to resident teaching and basic or clinical research.
• Provides direct patient care at The Sue Anschutz Rodgers Eye Center, Denver Health, and affiliate sites of practice in the medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal disease, resident teaching, and basic or clinical applied research

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora and Denver, CO.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Ophthalmology is housed in the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center on the Anschutz Medical Campus. This state-of-the-art facility is one of the largest eye centers in the country and serves not only patients in the Rocky Mountain region but also patients all over the world.

The technological innovations conceived and developed by departmental faculty have changed the practice of eye care throughout the world. Our educational programs train the next generation of leaders in ophthalmology. Our specialists have developed national and international reputations for excellence in routine and complex ophthalmic care. We have invested heavily in tracking our clinical outcomes and we are proud that our clinicians perform at the highest levels in their respective fields.

The mission of the Department of Ophthalmology is to be a nationally recognized department of ophthalmology by providing exemplary patient care founded on educational leadership, innovative research, and high ethical standards.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor:

• MD trained
• Completed an approved residency program in ophthalmology including fellowship training in retina
• Must be board certified or eligible and have a Colorado medical license or be eligible

Associate Professor

• MD trained
• Completed an approved residency program in ophthalmology including fellowship training in retina
• Must be board certified or eligible and have a Colorado medical license or be eligible
• 5-7+ years of experience in vitreoretinal disease

Preferred Qualifications All Ranks:

• Subspecialty interest in pediatric retina or inherited retinal disease
• Fluency in Spanish and experience using Spanish in a medical setting
• Demonstrated experience working clinically with underserved populations
• Demonstrated academic interest in working with underserved populations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and proficiency in medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal disease.
• Demonstrated interest in resident teaching and basic or clinical applied research.