Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, Neuro-Ophthalmologist - Ruiz Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, McGovern Medical School

Ruiz Department  of Ophthalmology & Visual Science , McGovern Medical School  at UTHealth Houston , is seeking a board-certified clinician with fellowship training in neuro-ophthalmology to join our neuro-ophthalmology division . This is an academic appointment with research and teaching opportunities and expectations. 

 

 Position Key Accountabilities:

 

We are seeking a clinician interested in building a busy practice at our primary location, Robert Cizik Eye Clinic , in the Texas Medical Center . Other responsibilities may include resident and/or fellow supervision at our county hospital, Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital , which is central to and the primary location of our education programs.

 

Qualifications:

 

 

• Texas Medical License or eligible for a Texas faculty temporary license. 

• Board-certified/eligible in ophthalmology,

• Fellowship training or equivalent in neuro-ophthalmology,

 

Academic track with potential for tenure. Appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be determined by experience. UTHealth Houston has an extremely stimulating environment with unparalleled opportunity. The department offers competitive salaries and extensive benefits for our faculty.

Qualified applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery, and service, have the potential to be outstanding in their field of expertise, and share an interest in fulfilling the common goals of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. 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 the UTHealth Houston career webpage. Only applications received through the online system will be considered.

 

This is a security-sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education Code #51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidate.