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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Assistant Professor (CHS)
Job Summary:
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) has built a world-class reputation for compassionate patient care, cutting-edge research, and hands-on training programs for resident physicians and clinical fellows. We are seeking candidates for a Vitreoretinal Surgeon or a Medical Retina Specialist that will involve patient care, teaching, and research. Clinical activities will include patient care at UW Health clinic locations. Teaching activities will involve medical students, residents, fellows, and continuing medical education in the area of vitreoretinal surgery/medical retina. Research activities may include participation in clinical trials and/or translational research.
Key Job Responsibilities:
1. Provide vitreoretinal surgical and/or medical retina patient care at the UW Health Hospital and Clinics and potentially the Williams S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and regional UW Health eye care sites.
2. Participate in resident/medical student/fellowship education.
3. Participate in and conduct clinical trials in vitreoretinal eye diseases.
4. Perform administrative duties as required by this position.
All faculty members are required to teach medical students, residents, and fellows. Faculty are expected to participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health/Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences/Retina Service.
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) has built a world-class reputation for cutting-edge research, compassionate patient care, and hands-on training programs for resident physicians and clinical fellows. We believe that our strength lies in our people, cultivating an environment where every member is empowered to flourish.
Resources for your career at UW:
-DOVS - a department of national renown that integrates the clinical care of 45 eye care providers and the translational and basic science of 10 additional PhD faculty members.
-McPherson Eye Research Institute - a resource that draws one hundred faculty from various departments to work together to advance vision science.
-Wisconsin Reading Center - formed 50 years ago, the preeminent reading center in the world.
-Clinical Eye Research Unit - provides support for clinical trials that are investigator initiated or multi-center with research coordinators, IRB specialists and logistics support.
This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.
Required Qualifications:
- Board Certified/Board Eligible by American Board of Ophthalmology start date.
-Residency training in a U.S. Ophthalmology Accredited Program by start date.
-Fellowship training in Vitreoretinal Surgery or Medical Retina is required by start date.
-WI Medical License, or eligible for license, required by start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Candidates for Associate Professor (CHS) and Professor (CHS) rank must meet criteria for appointment at rank per SMPH guidelines for appointment and promotion on the CHS track.
Education:
M.D. or equivalent required.
How to Apply:
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• Cover Letter
• Resume

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Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.
FACUTLY OPEN UNTIL FILLED: The deadline for assuring full consideration is August 30, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
Contact Information:
Beth Reuter, ejreuter@wisc.edu, 608-263-3680.
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