| 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 Medical Retina position that will involve patient care, teaching, and research. Clinical activities will include patient care at local UW Health clinic locations. Teaching activities will involve medical students, residents, fellows, and continuing medical education in the area of medical retina. Research activities may include participation in clinical trials and/or translational research.
SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.
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| Responsibilities: |
This position will include providing patient care at the UW Health Clinics, including develop and carry out patient care programs in the diagnosis and treatment of medical retina eye diseases. Clinical activities may include a medical retina clinic at the Middleton VAMC.
This position will perform administrative duties as required by this position.
Participate in and conduct clinical trials in medical retina eye diseases.
The successful candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
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| Institutional Statement on Diversity: |
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
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| Education: |
Required
Terminal Degree
MD in Ophthalmology required.
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| Qualifications: |
-Board Certified/Board Eligible
-Residency training in an U.S. Ophthalmology Accredited Program.
-Fellowship trained in Medical Retina is required. Vitreo retinal training also applicable.
-WI Medical License required by start date.
-Candidates for Associate Clinical Professor and Clinical Professor rank must meet criteria for appointment at rank per SMPH guidelines for appointment and promotion on the Clinician-Teacher track track.
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| COVID-19 Considerations: |
UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086. Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.
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| Work Type: |
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
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| Appointment Type, Duration: |
Ongoing/Renewable
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| Anticipated Begin Date: |
JULY 01, 2023
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| Salary: |
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
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| Additional Information: |
This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Position Vacancy (Job #) 260878; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy listings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider clinical teacher faculty candidates with or without research credentials for this non-tenure-track position.
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.
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| How to Apply: |
The deadline for assuring full consideration is August 31, 2022, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following:
Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
-A cover letter describing 1) your interest in this position, 2) what you would bring to the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, 3) how the Department could contribute to your career, and 4) how you would contribute to the Department's mission to foster an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace.
-A single document containing letters of recommendation from three academic or professional references.
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| Contact: |
Justin Gottlieb
jlgottlieb@wisc.edu
608-263-7290
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
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