Ophthalmology Academic job located in Texas

• Serve as a clinical ophthalmologist to deliver evidence-based and value-based care with an interest in redesign initiatives
• Assist in the training of residents and students in the clinical and surgical management of eye conditions and diseases of the eye
• Engage in scienti?c inquiry in conjunction with learners and faculty at Dell Med and UT Austin

The University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School, is seeking a glaucoma fellowship-trained ophthalmologist, to join the Department of Ophthalmology and the Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute (MSWEI) at the Dell Medical School. Qualified candidates will be considered at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, non-tenured and tenured.

The Dell Medical School is part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation’s leading research universities.  The Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and undergraduate and graduate medical education.

The Dell Medical School is focused on the development of new models for healthcare delivery, promotion of health, and innovation.

The Department of Ophthalmology and the MSWEI seek to recruit dynamic, academically oriented, mission and value-aligned faculty. This is a 100% FTE position.

Essential Functions:

Serve as a clinical ophthalmologist to deliver evidence-based and value-based care with an interest in redesign initiatives.
Assist in the training of residents and students in the clinical and surgical management of eye conditions and diseases of the eye.
Engage in scienti?c inquiry in conjunction with learners and faculty at Dell Med and UT Austin.
Participate in strategic planning and other efforts directly tied to the development and growth of the MSWEI.
Develop partnerships with referring physicians, hospitals and others in Austin and Central Texas.
Other Possible Functions:

The department also seeks individuals to serve in the following roles: Associate Chair (Vice Chair) of Research
Interest in starting and leading an Anterior Segment Fellowship in conjunction with existing Cornea, Glaucoma and Uveitis faculty.
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Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.

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