Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences; Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Assistant Professor

About The Job

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time, board-certified/eligible physician to join our collaborative Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus: 3 physicians, 2 optometrists, 5 orthoptists, and support staff.

• Enthusiastic pursuit of excellence across our tripartite mission: clinical care, research, and education.
• Robust clinical practice: manage pediatric eye disease and adult strabismus within a premier academic health system. One of our current pediatric ophthalmologists (4th in the division) will be vacating a mature practice, providing the new faculty physician a unique opportunity to absorb and build this practice.
• All clinicians practice at our main clinic at UMN, the Minnesota Lions Children’s Eye Clinic, which provides over 11,000 patient visits annually. The recruit will also spend time at satellite clinics weekly.
• Surgeons operate primarily at the nationally ranked UMN Masonic Children’s Hospital and our UMN Clinics and Surgery Center (CSC).
• Educating the next generation: provide clinical and surgical instruction of medical students, residents, and fellows and contribute to developing the pediatric ophthalmology & strabismus curriculum.
• Engage in scholarly research, presentations, and publications. Represent the department and university on local, regional, national, and international stages.
• Participate in faculty development activities.
• The recruit will be a member of the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences, which boasts a strong reputation with subspecialty expertise in all fields of ophthalmology.

• MD or DO degree.
• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Ophthalmology residency.
• Completion of an AAPOS-approved fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
• Board eligible/certified with the American Board of Ophthalmology.
• Licensed or ability to obtain the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice licensure.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DEA certification in the State of Minnesota.
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.

The missions of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences are teaching, research, service, and provision of excellent clinical service. Primary academic missions include teaching medical students, post‑M.D. trainees (residents and fellows), and allied health students, and advancing knowledge in ophthalmology through basic scientific and clinical research endeavors.

This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Salary at the University of Minnesota is dependent upon academic effort; clinical salary will be aligned with clinical effort and provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Total starting salary would be $275,000 to $350,000 for a full‑time physician, further adjusted for rank, experience, and clinical volumes.

Salary is competitive with the market and based on AAMC salary benchmarks.

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Faculty and P&A Staff

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off.
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• University HSA contributions.
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance.
• Employee wellbeing program.
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity.
• Financial counseling services.
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost.
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area.
• Malpractice coverage.
• CME support.
• Access to cutting‑edge imaging, clinical trials infrastructure, and research support services.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application…