Ophthalmology (Glaucoma) Assistant Professor

About the Job

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences is seeking a highly qualified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in Glaucoma to join our growing faculty. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic academic environment with strong clinical programs, outstanding residents and fellows, and robust research infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

Clinical:

• Provide high-quality patient care with emphasis on the medical and surgical management of glaucoma and disorders of intraocular pressure.
• Staff outpatient clinics, perform diagnostic testing (e.g., visual fields, OCT), and perform surgical interventions including filtering surgery (trabeculectomy), glaucoma drainage devices, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).
• Participate in shared call coverage within the department.

Education:

• Teach and mentor ophthalmology residents, medical students, and Glaucoma fellows.
• Participate in didactic activities, including lectures, case conferences, and surgical skills training (wet labs).
• Support the educational mission by contributing to curriculum development and academic initiatives.

Research:

• Engage in scholarly activity aligned with departmental areas of excellence, including clinical outcomes, aqueous humor dynamics, advanced imaging of the optic nerve, glaucoma genetics, or neuro-protection.
• Support or lead clinical trials, population studies, or laboratory collaborations depending on interest and expertise.
• Pursue intramural and extramural funding with institutional support.

Service:

• Participate in departmental, institutional, and/or national committee service.
• Contribute to the academic community through leadership, collaboration, and professional involvement.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency.
• Fellowship training in Glaucoma.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Minnesota.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, and scholarly productivity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in academic medicine with a record of publications or funded research.
• Clinical expertise in complex/refractory glaucoma, secondary glaucomas, and advanced anterior segment pathology.
• Interest in multidisciplinary collaboration with cornea, retina, and imaging sciences.

About the Department

The missions of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences are teaching, research, service and provision of excellent clinical service. Primary academic missions of the department are to teach medical students, post-M.D. trainees (residents and fellows) and students in allied health programs and to advance knowledge in ophthalmology through basic scientific and clinical research endeavors. More at https://www.ophthalmology.umn.edu/.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range:

This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Salary at the University of Minnesota is dependent upon academic effort of the person hired, and begins at $58,000. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Total salary range will be $300,000 - $375,000 and will be determined based on experience and rank at hire. Total salary is competitive with market and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Applicants should complete this application and also an application for a position with the University of Minnesota Physicians. The corresponding job opening can be found here.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.