Assistant Professor of Clinical, Department of Ophthalmology

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati is a premier, public, urban research university; ranked as one of America’s top 26 public research universities by the National Science Foundation.

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UC is one of the largest employers in the Cincinnati region, employing over 15,000 full time and part time faculty, staff and student workers.

The University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a highly qualified Neuro Ophthalmologist to fill a critical faculty position.

The rank of appointment (Assistant / Associate) is open and will be commensurate with the experience and professional accomplishments of the selected applicant.

This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities.

The successful candidate will join the Department of Ophthalmology as the primary Neuro Ophthalmologist for Resident didactic and clinical teaching, collaboration with the UC Health Brain Tumor Center in the Gardner Neuroscience Institute.

Essential Functions

• Patient care responsibilities including, but not limited to, Outpatient Clinic, Inpatient hospital service and consults, and in-office procedures.
• Contributing to the clinical / patient care, research and teaching missions of the Department and College by supporting the University’s mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities.
• Clinical duties including responsibilities for treating patients while accompanied by learners such as our students, residents and fellows.
• Encompassing an active role in departmental fellowship programs resident teaching (e.g. evaluating curriculum and instruction to residents, and completing required evaluations), and presentations at the local, regional and national levels.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD), D.O. or an equivalent degree, resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.

Candidates must have completed an accredited Ophthalmology Residency and be board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

• Completion of a Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship.
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain an unrestricted Ohio State Medical License. An ideal candidate will have a past track record of academic excellence and relevant clinical experience in Ophthalmology.

Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.

Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.

Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

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