Ophthalmology, Comprehensive Surgeon, Assistant/Associate Professor (1092) at Yale University

Q: What are the minimum qualifications for this Ophthalmology faculty position?

Candidates must hold an MD degree , be board certified or board eligible in ophthalmology , and be eligible for medical licensure in Connecticut . Ideal candidates are comprehensive trained Ophthalmologists with commitment to clinical excellence , resident and medical student education , and research . See how to write a winning academic CV for tips.

Q: How do I apply for the Assistant/Associate Professor role at Yale?

Submit a cover letter and current curriculum vitae electronically via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/148933) . Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Explore faculty jobs for similar positions.

Q: What rank is available for this Comprehensive Surgeon position?

The position is open at Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level, determined by the candidate's experience. This academic medicine role emphasizes building a career in clinical practice , education , and research .

Q: Where is the position located, and what are the clinical sites?

Primary location is New Haven, CT . Faculty provide services at Yale Medicine Ophthalmology , Dana Clinic at Yale New Haven Hospital , West Haven Veterans Affairs Hospital , and outpatient offices in New Haven, Guilford, Norwalk, Madison, Waterford, Greenwich, and Stratford. Check New Haven CT jobs .

Q: Does the department support subspecialty training?

Yes, candidates with additional training in anterior segment subspecialties such as cornea , refractive surgery , or glaucoma will be considered, alongside comprehensive ophthalmology expertise. The department has a strong residency (15 residents) and two fellowship programs.

Ophthalmology, Comprehensive Surgeon, Assistant/Associate Professor (1092)

Description

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at Yale School of Medicine is expanding the clinical practice and seeks an outstanding Comprehensive trained Ophthalmologist for one available position as an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, the rank will be based on experience. The department is rapidly growing its clinical footprint and seeking a candidate to join our team. Candidates who have additional training in an anterior segment subspecialty such as cornea, refractive surgery, glaucoma, etc. will also be considered.

The department has a long-standing tradition of excellence in clinical care and research in multiple subspecialty areas of ophthalmology. Our faculty provides clinical services for patients at Yale Medicine Ophthalmology, the Dana Clinic at Yale New Haven Hospital, and the West Haven Veterans Affairs Hospital. We have a strong and competitive residency program, which consists of 15 residents, along with two fellowship programs.

The Department is affiliated with the Yale New Haven Health System, a growing healthcare system including Yale-New Haven Hospital, Saint Raphael’s Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, and Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. We have outpatient offices in New Haven, Guilford, Norwalk, Madison, Waterford, Greenwich, and Stratford. The Department is expanding into Fairfield County, New London County, and beyond. Our department is growing, with plans to double its clinical and academic footprint over five years, adding multiple new clinical and research faculty members to coincide with this geographic expansion.

Qualifications

This is an outstanding opportunity for candidates who are interested in building a solid career in academic medicine in a superb setting for clinical practice, education, and research. The ideal candidate will be devoted to clinical excellence and have a firm commitment to the education of residents and medical students. Candidates should have an MD degree and be board certified or board eligible in ophthalmology and be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Connecticut.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please submit a cover letter and a current curriculum vita.

All application materials should be submitted electronically to: http://apply.interfolio.com/148933

Lucian V. Del Priore, MD, PhD
Robert R. Young Professor and Chair
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science
Yale University School of Medicine
Ophthalmologist-in-Chief

Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the minimum qualifications for this Ophthalmology faculty position?

Candidates must hold an MD degree, be board certified or board eligible in ophthalmology, and be eligible for medical licensure in Connecticut. Ideal candidates are comprehensive trained Ophthalmologists with commitment to clinical excellence, resident and medical student education, and research. See how to write a winning academic CV for tips.

📝How do I apply for the Assistant/Associate Professor role at Yale?

Submit a cover letter and current curriculum vitae electronically via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/148933). Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Explore faculty jobs for similar positions.

📈What rank is available for this Comprehensive Surgeon position?

The position is open at Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level, determined by the candidate's experience. This academic medicine role emphasizes building a career in clinical practice, education, and research.

📍Where is the position located, and what are the clinical sites?

Primary location is New Haven, CT. Faculty provide services at Yale Medicine Ophthalmology, Dana Clinic at Yale New Haven Hospital, West Haven Veterans Affairs Hospital, and outpatient offices in New Haven, Guilford, Norwalk, Madison, Waterford, Greenwich, and Stratford. Check New Haven CT jobs.

🔬Does the department support subspecialty training?

Yes, candidates with additional training in anterior segment subspecialties such as cornea, refractive surgery, or glaucoma will be considered, alongside comprehensive ophthalmology expertise. The department has a strong residency (15 residents) and two fellowship programs.

🏥What is the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science like?

Rapidly expanding with plans to double clinical and academic footprint in 5 years. Affiliated with Yale New Haven Health System. Tradition of excellence in clinical care and research across subspecialties. Learn more about attracting talent in higher ed.

Ophthalmology, Comprehensive Surgeon, Assistant/Associate Professor (1092)

Yale University

New Haven, CT