Ophthalmology Academic job located in Texas
Job Description
- TTUHSCEP
- El Paso, TX
- Posted on 09/20/2024
The Department of Surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSCEP) is seeking a Glaucoma specialist with a strong interest in an academic career. The candidate should enjoy teaching residents and medical students as well as pursing research and other scholarly activities. Enjoy a large, healthy referral network with great pathology. Operate at state-of-the-art ASCs with 2 rooms available to minimize turnover time and optimize surgeon schedule. Minimal call requirement with a 1 in 6 rotation at the primary teaching hospital. The position is a full-time appointment at TTUHSCEP and the salary is competitive.
El Paso is the 6th most populous city in Texas and the 22nd in the United States. In 2018, El Paso was ranked as the city with the lowest cost of living by Forbes magazine and the second safest city in the U.S. Exceptional public schools and private schools are available. The city has minor league baseball and soccer, symphony, museums, excellent dining options and shopping. The El Paso International Airport is easy to access, making travel simple and efficient. One can enjoy living in the mountains and skiing is just two hours away.
TTUHSCEP is one of five independent universities in the Texas Tech University System. The Health Sciences Center consists of the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, the Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and an emerging Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine.
The successful candidate will be employed by TTUHSCEP at an academic rank commensurate with qualifications. The position requires a M.D. /D.O. degree and successful completion of an ACGME approved residency in Ophthalmology. Board certification/eligibility in ophthalmology with additional training in a glaucoma fellowship is required.
Qualified applicants must have or be eligible for an unrestricted Texas license. Interested applicants must apply online at (Login for Information)
Patricia Nelson, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Division Chief of Ophthalmology and Ocular Sciences
Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Texas Tech University HSC-El Paso
4801 Alberta Avenue
El Paso, Texas 79905
Phone: (Login for Information) or E-mail: (Login for Information)
The position is open until filled. Application review will begin immediately. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
