Description
Cornea/Anterior Segment Specialist
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston), McGovern Medical School, Department of Ophthalmology is seeking board-eligible or board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in Cornea/Anterior Segment to join our team. Preference will be given to individuals who have completed an ASCRS or AAO-approved cornea fellowship. This is a tenure-track faculty position with opportunities for research, teaching, and clinical leadership. Appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be determined based on experience.
UTHealth Houston offers an exceptionally stimulating environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits for faculty. Houston is a vibrant, affordable, and culturally rich city, making it a wonderful place to live and work.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.
Requirements
Position Key Accountabilities:
This is an academic appointment with research and teaching opportunities and expectations. We are looking for a clinician interested in building a busy practice at our primary location, the Cizik Eye Clinic, located within the Texas Medical Center. Other responsibilities may include resident and/or fellow supervision at our county hospital, Lyndon B Johnson Hospital, which is central to and the primary location of our education programs.
Qualifications:
Completed fellowship training or equivalent in Cornea/Anterior Segment
Board certified/eligible in ophthalmology
Eligible for a medical license in the state of Texas.
Qualified applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery and service, have potential to be outstanding in their field of expertise, and share an interest in fulfilling the common goals of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. Preferred applicants will possess and demonstrate knowledge or skills such as, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong potential for a leadership role within the department.
Potential applicants must apply through UTHealth’s career webpage (ADD HERE). Only applications received through the online system will be considered.
UTHealth is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.
This is a security sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education Code #51.215. The background check will be required for the final candidate.
For further information please email Kimberly Soza at Kimberly.K.Soza@uth.tmc.edu
