Assistant Professor - Military veterans preferred

2025-04-30
University of Kentucky
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lexington
Kentucky
40502
United States


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitleAssistant ProfessorRequisition NumberFE03498Working TitleDepartment Name7H854:OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCEWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusNon-Tenure TrackRequired Education
M.D. plus 3 years Ophthalmology residency plus cornea fellowship
Required Related Experience
M.D.
Required License/Registration/Certification
M.D.
Job Summary
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Kentucky, College of Medicine is seeking a board-certified Ophthalmologist with experience in the Cornea subspecialty to meet the medical and academic needs of the department. The successful candidate will join a group of physicians that are committed to excellence in clinical care, instruction, scholarly activity and professional development in a robust and growing practice across eastern and southeastern Kentucky.

The primary responsibility of the individual in this position is to enhance the clinical practice of the Department of Ophthalmology. This person will be responsible for providing direct patient care, serving as an attending physician, and supervising residents and students assigned to the Ophthalmology department. The individual in this position is expected to provide, develop and maintain clinical services as well as develop academic pursuits in the Oculoplastic subspecialty.

Please include an updated CV when applying to this position. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to ApplyOpen Until FilledYesOur University Community

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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