Faculty Physician - Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences (Neuro Ophthalmology) Assistant Professor

About the Job

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences is seeking a highly qualified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in Neuro-Ophthalmology 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 neurological diseases affecting the visual pathways, eye movements, and pupils.
• Staff outpatient clinics, perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (e.g., neuro-imaging interpretation, lumbar punctures, specialized injections) as appropriate for complex neuro-ophthalmic conditions.
• Participate in shared call coverage within the department, often collaborating with Neurology.

Education:

• Teach and mentor ophthalmology residents, medical students, and Neuro-Ophthalmology 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 visual neuroscience, optic nerve disorders, neuro-imaging, neuro-protection, or translational research.
• 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 (or a combined Neurology/Ophthalmology pathway).
• Fellowship training in Neuro-Ophthalmology.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology or Neurology.
• 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 optic neuropathies, unexplained visual loss, motility disorders, and pupillary abnormalities.
• Interest in multidisciplinary collaboration with Neurology, Neurosurgery, Rheumatology, and Neuro-Imaging services.

About the Department

The missions of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences are teaching, research, service and provision of excellent clinical service. Primary academic missions of the department are to teach medical students, post-M.D. trainees (residents and fellows) and students in allied health programs and to advance knowledge in ophthalmology through basic scientific and clinical research endeavors.More at

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Salary at the University of Minnesota is dependent upon academic effort of the person hired, and begins at $58,000. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Total salary at the Assistant Professor rank will be $300,000. Total salary is competitive with market and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Applicants should complete this application and also an application for a position with the University of Minnesota.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit theOffice of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by theRegents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
• Malpractice coverage
• CME support
• Access to cutting-edge imaging, clinical trials infrastructure, and research support services.
  
  

How To Apply

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