University of Alabama at Birmingham

Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Ophthalmology

Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited residency in ophthalmology
  • Board certification or board eligibility in ophthalmology
  • Experience in clinical practice, with a focus on comprehensive or subspecialty ophthalmology
  • Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality patient care
  • Interest in clinical education and mentorship of residents and fellows

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient care in clinical and surgical settings
  • Train residents and fellows through didactic and clinical education
  • Engage in basic and clinical research opportunities
  • Participate in departmental activities and collaborate with faculty
  • Maintain professional development and participation in continuing education

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation model
  • Excellent health and retirement benefits
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities at UAB Callahan Eye Hospital
  • Opportunities for professional development and academic advancement
  • Supportive environment with a focus on innovative care and research
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Posting Details

Position Information

School/College
School of Medicine

Title
Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Ophthalmology

Assignment Category
Full-Time

Rank
Open Rank

Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track

Payroll Status
Faculty 12

Job Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Ophthalmology, is recruiting multiple clinical ophthalmologists to join its busy faculty practice with a competitive compensation model and excellent benefits. The UAB Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is based within the UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, where more than 15,000 surgeries are performed annually across 16 operating rooms. UAB Callahan Eye has been dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative eye care for over 60 years, and is the nation's only Level 1 Trauma Center for Ocular Trauma. The Department offers Alabama's only ophthalmology residency program and is home to several fellowships including glaucoma, corneal disease, and neuro-ophthalmology. Our faculty see more than 150,000 clinical visits annually in clinical locations throughout Central Alabama, primarily in the Birmingham metro area.

The faculty practice is recruiting comprehensive ophthalmologists as well as subspeciality trained ophthalmologists in cornea and glaucoma. These positions are full-time, tenure-earning or non-tenure earning, and can be at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Professor. Responsibilities include patient care, didactic and clinical training of residents and fellows, and opportunities for basic and clinical research.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F2682P

Open Date
08/08/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Nondiscrimination Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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About University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a public research university in Birmingham, Alabama. It is a doctoral, research-intensive university that offers degrees in over 140 programs of study. UAB is the largest research institution in the state of Alabama and the largest employer in the Birmingham metropolitan area. The university is renowned for its medical research and health care programs, and is home to the UAB Health System, one of the largest academic medical centers in the United States. UAB is also a leader in the fields of engineering, business, education, and the arts and sciences.
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