The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has a long-standing history of providing outstanding care for our patients, conducting leading-edge, collaborative research, and educating the next generation of ophthalmologists and vision science researchers. 

The department is seeking faculty for a full-time position in the subspecialty of pediatrics and adult strabismus. Appointment rank may be at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level and to either the tenure track or clinical (non-tenure) track consistent with clinical experience and research interest and commensurate with experience. The position entails clinical activity at the University of Iowa Health Care university campus and UI Pediatric Specialty Clinic (PSC).

The department currently supports 18 residents and 6 first year interns in the Ophthalmology training program, as well as fellowships in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Pediatric Inherited eye disorders, Glaucoma, Neuro Ophthalmology, Cornea, Oculoplastics and Surgical and Medical Retina. The department has multiple providers conducting clinical research strongly supported by a trials team and institutional resources. In addition to the trials team, the University of Iowa Institute for Vision Research is home to a world class team of scientist aimed at curing blindness.

Education Requirement:

• Medical doctorate (MD) or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from a fully accredited ophthalmology residency.
• Subspecialty training in pediatrics and adult strabismus.
• Demonstrated medical and surgical skills in pediatrics and adult strabismus.
• Demonstrated medical and surgical skills in ROP screening exams and treatment.
• Demonstrated medical and surgical skills in pediatric cataract.
• Demonstrated experience with resident and fellow training.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.

Certifications:

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Iowa.
• Must be board certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology within 3 years of hire.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in clinical or basic science research.
• Expertise in diagnostic and treatment of pediatric low vision
• Expertise in diagnostic and treatment of inherited eye disorders
• Expertise in diagnostic and treatment of pediatric neuroophthalmological disorders
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.