Academic Pediatric Ophthalmologists #OVS024

Description

The University of Chicago’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science seeks full-time Academic Pediatric Ophthalmologists at any faculty rank. Appointees will provide patient care in pediatric ophthalmology, including strabismus and retinopathy of prematurity; interest and experience in adult strabismus is welcome.  Patient care will take place at our main ambulatory building in Hyde Park and Comer Children’s Hospital, and other sites as determined by the needs of the Department. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications[ These positions are benefits eligible - for information on benefits, please consult the University of Chicago Benefits Guide: https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/.

Appointees will contribute to medical and surgical management of pediatric ophthalmology patients, medical education, scholarship, and join a vibrant and dis.tinguished community of faculty colleagues and learners at UChicago Medicine, the Biological Sciences Division, the Pritzker School of Medicine, and the University of Chicago and its affiliates. The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science has an outstanding culture of clinical care, scholarship, and collaboration, and serves the University of Chicago community, the South Side of Chicago, the Southwest Suburbs, and Northwest Indiana.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, 3) have completed an ophthalmology residency or its equivalent; and 4) have completed a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship or foreign equivalent. 

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago‚ Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/174427. Applicants must upload a CV including bibliography and cover letter. Review of applications ends when the positions are filled.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.