Retina Academic Twin

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences is seeking a highly qualified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in both Surgical/Medical Retina and Uveitis to join our growing faculty. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic academic environment with strong clinical programs, outstanding residents and fellows, and robust research infrastructure.

The practice is based at the University of Minnesota, with potential opportunities at one or two affiliated sites in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, a metropolitan region with a population of over 3 million. The department enjoys state-of-the‑art technology for imaging, laser treatments, and diagnostics and a top ranked Clinic and Surgery Center that opened in 2016.

• Provide high‑quality patient care with emphasis on medical and surgical diseases of the retina, vitreous, and uvea.
• Staff outpatient clinics, perform intravitreal injections, lasers, and surgical interventions as appropriate.
• Participate in shared call coverage within the department.

• Teach and mentor ophthalmology residents, medical students, and retina/uveitis fellows.
• Participate in didactic activities, including lectures, case conferences, and skills training.
• Support the educational mission by contributing to curriculum development and academic initiatives.

• Engage in scholarly activity aligned with departmental areas of excellence, including clinical outcomes, translational research, imaging, inflammation, gene therapy, or regenerative medicine.
• Support or lead clinical trials, population studies, or laboratory collaborations depending on interest and expertise.
• Pursue intramural and extramural funding with institutional support.

• Participate in departmental, institutional, and/or national committee service.
• Contribute to the academic community through leadership, collaboration, and professional involvement.

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences is dedicated to teaching, research, service, and delivering exceptional clinical care. Its core academic missions are to educate medical students, post‑M.D. trainees (residents and fellows), and students in allied health programs, while advancing knowledge in ophthalmology through both basic scientific and clinical research.

Dr. Silvia Orengo‑Nania recently joined the program as Department Head and is focused on expanding the faculty and advancing the department in teaching, research, innovation, and excellence in eye care.

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 of the person hired, and begins at $58,000. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Total salary at the Assistant Professor rank will be $300,000. Total salary is competitive with market and based on AAMC salary benchmarks.

Applicants should complete this application and also an application for a position with the University of Minnesota.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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…