Job Description
The Department of Ophthalmology at the Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida is seeking for a Ratina Faculty (open rank) position to join its clinical care team. This position will provide outpatient care at the USF Health Eye Institute, will supervise residents and fellows during their rotations, and will provide call coverage to Tampa General Hospital.
Responsibilities
- Resident, fellow, and medical student supervision and teaching
- Provides outpatient retinal care to patients at the USF Health Eye Institute. Provides TGH call coverage.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Department Chair.
Qualifications
Medical degree from an accredited institution. Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology residency training program. Must meet university criteria for faculty appointment to the rank of assistant professor, associate or professor. Candidates must have or be eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license. This candidate must obtain credentialing with USF Health.
Candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Retina.
About Us
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.