Assistant Professor at Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI

Position Description:

Opportunity

The MCW Department of Ophthalmology is seeking an academically oriented cornea/external eye disease specialist to join the faculty at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. This is an open-rank, full-time position in a traditional-track or clinician-educator track, with leadership opportunities.

The Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute, a national leader as a full-service academic ophthalmology center, is home to 27 physicians, 7 optometrists, and 5 faculty vision scientists whose mission is to improve, restore and preserve sight.

The position’s clinical activity is primarily undertaken at the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute; however, ophthalmology faculty members also provide clinical coverage at the Children’s Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, and Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Team

At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge.

MCW is a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists and health professionals with over 700 physicians in residency programs and over 200 physicians in fellowship programs. Approximately 1,650 physicians, 750 nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other healthcare practitioners care for approximately 521,000 patients of all ages annually.

Community

Located along the Lake Michigan shoreline, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is one of America’s great cities, combining a dynamic urban community with a rich cultural heritage with access to parks, rivers, and other outdoor recreation. Milwaukee is home to corporate headquarters for industry leaders including Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Controls, Manpower, Harley Davidson, and others. Milwaukee is a popular venue for sailing, windsurfing, kite-surfing, ethnic dining, and cultural festivals. The city is recognized for its museums, fine dining and hotels, professional sports, parks, and Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens.

Position Requirements:

Successful candidates should bring strong clinical and surgical abilities, well-refined interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to MCW’s academic missions.

Candidates must be board Certified/Eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology, must have completed of Cornea Fellowship program, and be eligible for medical licensure in Wisconsin.

An interest in clinical or basic science research is desirable and could be supported.

About MCW

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is one of the largest healthcare employers in Wisconsin. We are a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists and health professionals; we discover and translate new knowledge in the biomedical and health sciences; we provide cutting-edge, collaborative patient care of the highest quality; and we improve the health of the communities we serve.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.