Glaucoma Specialist - Ophthalmologist

This position plays an integral role in conducting independent research, providing glaucoma patient care at UW Health Clinics in Madison, and teaching learners in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Additionally, this position may include patient care duties at UW Regional Services Clinics. The candidate has the option of combining glaucoma clinical care with comprehensive ophthalmology or other sub-specialty eye care.

This position will:

-Develop and establish an independent research program
-Pursue and obtain extramural funding for research program
- Provide high quality patient care at UW Health Madison and potentially Regional Services Clinics in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, including medical and surgical care
-Participate in resident/medical student/fellowship education in the clinic and in the operating room.
-Perform administrative duties as appropriate.
-Participate in professional, public and university service as appropriate.

The successful candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

The successful candidate will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

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Required
Terminal Degree
MD/DO or equivalent required.

-Residency training in an U.S. Ophthalmology Accredited Program is required.
-Completed Glaucoma Fellowship is required by start date.
-Experience in conducting research, clinical care, and teaching.
-Candidates for professor and associate professor ranks must meet criteria for tenure at the University of Wisconsin.

Required
MD - Physician - State Licensure
WI Medical License is required by start date.
Board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology by start date.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

SEPTEMBER 01, 2025

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Position Vacancy Job #293825; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy listings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure-track faculty credentials for this position.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 13, 2024, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following:

Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
-A cover letter describing 1) your interest in this position, 2) what you would bring to the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, 3) how the Department could contribute to your career.
-A single document listing contact information for three (3) references.

Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/

Beth Reuter
ejreuter@wisc.edu
608-263-3680
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/OPHTHAL&VIS SCI/GEN

Faculty

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