Ophthalmology (Medical Retina) Assistant Professor

Ophthalmology (Medical Retina) Assistant Professor Responsibilities 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. Pay and Benefits Salary at the University of Minnesota is dependent upon academic effort and begins at $58,000. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Total salary range at the Assistant Professor rank will be $300,000 - $400,000 and will be determined based on experience and rank at hire. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accountsUniversity HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost Access to cutting-edge imaging, clinical trials infrastructure, and research support services. Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. EEO Statement The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr