Faculty Physician - Ophthalmology (Medical and/or Surgical Retina) Assistant Professor

Ophthalmologist Position

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences is seeking a highly qualified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in both Surgical/Medical Retina and Uveitis 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 medical and surgical diseases of the retina, vitreous, and uvea.
• Staff outpatient clinics, perform intravitreal injections, lasers, and surgical interventions as appropriate.
• Participate in shared call coverage within the department.

Education:

• Teach and mentor ophthalmology residents, medical students, and retina/uveitis fellows.
• Participate in didactic activities, including lectures, case conferences, and skills training.
• 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, translational research, imaging, inflammation, gene therapy, or regenerative medicine.
• 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 Medical Retina, Surgical Retina, Uveitis, or a combined program.
• 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 uveitis, inflammatory disorders, and advanced retina pathology.
• Interest in multidisciplinary collaboration with rheumatology, oncology, infectious disease, and imaging sciences.