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FCS, Inc.

DC · On-site

Ophthalmologist needed at an independent non-profit academic clinical practice group affiliated facility located in DC. This is a full-time faculty position in Comprehensive/Cataract Surgery. The ...

Delta Physician Placement

Ophthalmology

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$315K/yr

Strong clinical support including photographers, visual field technicians, and research coordinators Academic & Teaching Ophthalmology (OPHT) * Faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level ...

Delta Companies, The

Ophthalmology

Stony Brook, NY

$315K/yr

Strong clinical support including photographers, visual field technicians, and research coordinators Academic & Teaching Ophthalmology (OPHT) * Faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for ophthalmology academic in the United States is $59,902.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,000.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Ophthalmology Academic job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 38% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 74% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,902 per year, or $28.8 per hour.

Faculty - Ophthalmology (Neuro-Ophthalmology)

Kansas City, KS • On-site

University of Kansas Medical Center
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 11 - 50 employees
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Job description

Department:
SOM KC Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology FacultyPosition Title:
Faculty - Ophthalmology (Neuro-Ophthalmology)Job Family Group:
AcademicJob Description Summary:
The Neuro-Ophthalmologist faculty member will provide clinical, teaching and research duties, as their experience and interest allows. The faculty will also supervise medical students and residents in clinics and surgeries as well as participate in the didactic teaching program. Candidates interested in research may be afforded protected time to complete clinical and bench research, but all candidates will be encouraged to participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings in addition to their clinical and teaching duties.
Tenure track appointments are full-time with an initial probationary period of seven years. Criteria for promotion includes significant achievements in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. The award of tenure is based on potential for sustained contributions, performing beyond expected duties, and demonstrating leadership and innovation in activities that enhance the reputation of the University.
The Clinical Scholar Track is for full-time faculty members who are heavily involved in clinical service, education, and related scholarship. This track has two career paths: Clinician-Educator concentrating on teaching and Clinician-Investigator for concentrating on research/scholarship. Significant contributions in professional and academic service are required for both paths.Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined:
  • Provide services as a Neuro-Ophthalmologist comprising of comprehensive clinics and surgery days
  • Participate in the didactic teaching program including supervising medical students and residents
  • Participate in the shared rotation of call coverage, inpatient consults and JayDoc clinics
  • Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with patients as monitored by the hospital's patient experience survey.
  • Serve on departmental committees and provide other service to the School of Medicine and the University as needed
  • Participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings as appropriate with academic track
  • Provide clinical and surgical services to the VA and/or other sites under Professional Services Agreement with The University of Kansas Health System
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment: On-call duties will be on a shared rotation based on the number of faculty members.
Required Qualifications
Education: Medical Doctorate or equivalent degree.
  • This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Certifications/Licenses:
  • Board eligible or board certified in Ophthalmology.
  • Licensed in the State of Kansas of eligible for licensure in Kansas.
Work Experience:
  • Completion of a surgical Neuro-Ophthalmologist fellowship.
  • Experience in a clinical and surgical Neuro-Ophthalmologist practice and OR settings.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
  • Academic background involving teaching with interest in clinical or basic research is preferred.
  • Experience in growing own research programs with the ability to obtain funding from public and private sources.
Skills
  • Organization
  • Multitasking
  • Time management
Required Documents
  • Resume/CV
  • Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
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