Cornea Division Chief, Mass Eye and Ear

GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT
As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham (MGB) is committed to advancing patient care, research, education, and community service through innovation across its integrated system. Founded by Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, MGB supports a comprehensive continuum of care, including academic medical centers, community and specialty hospitals, a physician network, and a broad range of health-related services.

Cornea Division Chief, Department of Ophthalmology

The Department of Ophthalmology seeks a Cornea Division Chief to lead the Division’s clinical, educational, research, and faculty development activities. Reporting to the Executive Vice Chair and Chair of Ophthalmology, the Division Chief will collaborate with the Associate Division Chief and administrative manager to oversee clinical operations, advance quality improvement and patient service, ensure clinical coverage, and manage divisional resources and financial performance. Responsibilities include mentoring faculty, supporting recruitment and professional development, overseeing trainee education, strengthening clinical research infrastructure, and partnering on fundraising and departmental strategic initiatives. The role requires a collaborative, responsive leader who fosters trust, transparent communication, and collegial relationships with faculty, staff, and hospital administration.

The Division Chief will have an academic appointment with Harvard Medical School at the Instructor, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level dependent on experience and current academic standing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Clinical Requirements: The individual should be board-certified in ophthalmology and demonstrate outstanding clinical expertise. The individual should have a regional and national reputation for high-quality clinical care and be actively engaged in patient care within an academic medical center.

Teaching Requirements: The individual will have an important role in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows and should demonstrate a strong commitment to education and mentorship.

Research Requirements: The individual should have a record of academic contribution in clinical, translational, or basic science research and should support the integration of research within clinical environments.

Administrative Requirements: The individual must have demonstrated organizational, management, and leadership skills to direct and grow a complex clinical enterprise across multiple care settings. The ability to align clinical, operational, and financial performance with strategic goals is essential.

Personal Characteristics: The Division Chief should have the ability to make timely and effective decisions and to engender support. He/she must be an accessible, collaborative, and fair leader with strong interpersonal skills, capable of establishing credibility across disciplines and effectively engaging faculty, staff, and institutional leadership.

EEO STATEMENT:

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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