Faculty Physician - Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences (Neuro Ophthalmology) Assistant Professor

About the Position

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences at the University of Minnesota is seeking a highly qualified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in Neuro‑Ophthalmology to join our faculty as an Assistant Professor.

• Clinical – Provide high‑quality patient care with emphasis on medical and neurological diseases affecting the visual pathways, eye movements, and pupils; staff outpatient clinics; perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as neuro‑imaging interpretation, lumbar punctures, and specialized injections; participate in shared call coverage and collaborate with Neurology.
• Education – Teach and mentor ophthalmology residents, medical students, and Neuro‑Ophthalmology fellows; lead didactic activities including lectures, case conferences, and skills training; contribute to curriculum development and academic initiatives.
• Research – Engage in scholarly activity aligned with departmental priorities such as visual neuroscience, optic nerve disorders, neuro‑imaging, neuro‑protection, or translational research; support or lead clinical trials, population studies, or laboratory collaborations; pursue intramural and extramural funding with institutional support.
• Service – Participate in departmental, institutional, and national committee service; contribute to the academic community through leadership, collaboration, and professional involvement.

• MD or DO degree.
• Completion of an ACGME‑accredited Ophthalmology residency (or a combined Neurology/Ophthalmology pathway).
• Fellowship training in Neuro‑Ophthalmology.
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Ophthalmology or Neurology.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Minnesota.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, and scholarly productivity.
• Preferred: experience in academic medicine with a record of publications or funded research; clinical expertise in complex optic neuropathies, unexplained visual loss, motility disorders, and pupillary abnormalities; interest in multidisciplinary collaboration with Neurology, Neurosurgery, Rheumatology, and Neuro‑Imaging services.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.