Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati is a premier, public, urban research university; ranked as one of America’s top 26 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. U.S. News has ranked UC in the Top Tier of America’s Best Colleges. The Chronicle of Higher Education calls UC a “research heavyweight”. Forbes, Delta Sky and Travel + Leisure magazines have named UC one of the most beautiful campuses. #HottestCollegeInAmerica.

UC is one of the largest employers in the Cincinnati region, employing over 15,000 full time and part time faculty, staff and student workers.

The University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a highly qualified Neuro Ophthalmologist to fill a critical faculty position. The rank of appointment (Assistant/Associate) is open and will be commensurate with the experience and professional accomplishments of the selected applicant. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities.

The successful candidate will join the Department of Ophthalmology as the primary Neuro Ophthalmologist for Resident didactic and clinical teaching, collaboration with the UC Health Brain Tumor Center in the Gardner Neuroscience Institute.

Essential Functions

• Patient care responsibilities including, but not limited to, Outpatient Clinic, Inpatient hospital service and consults, and in-office procedures.  
• Contributing to the clinical/patient care, research and teaching missions of the Department and College by supporting the University’s mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities.   
• Clinical duties including responsibilities for treating patients while accompanied by learners such as our students, residents and fellows.
• Encompassing an active role in departmental fellowship programs resident teaching (e.g. evaluating curriculum and instruction to residents, and completing required evaluations), and presentations at the local, regional and national levels.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), D.O. or an equivalent degree, resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. Candidates must have completed an accredited Ophthalmology Residency and be board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
• Completion of a Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship.
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain an unrestricted Ohio State Medical License. An ideal candidate will have a past track record of academic excellence and relevant clinical experience in Ophthalmology.