The Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford University is seeking to fill positions several academic board-certified or board-eligible ophthalmologists or optometrists in the general clinical areas of ophthalmology, as well as the following sub-specialty areasto join the Department as Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (based on the candidate’s qualification) in the University Medical Line (UML) and Clinician Educator Line (CE):
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Neuro-Ophthalmology
- Retina/Vitreoretina
- Pediatrics
- Oculoplastics
- Cornea
- Optometry
We are particularly interested in candidates who have an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree including OD, in a related field.
- The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.
- The major criterion for appointment as Clinician Educators is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, teaching, administrative and/or scholarship appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.
Academic rank and line will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
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Cornea Subspecialty Search: We expect the successful candidate to have successfully completed a clinical/surgical cornea fellowship, be board-certified, board-eligible, or in the examination process, and have a demonstrated record of, or commitment to, clinical teaching and/or scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine.
Glaucoma Subspecialty Search: We expect the successful candidate to have successfully completed a glaucoma ophthalmology fellowship, be board-certified, board-eligible, or in the examination process, and have a demonstrated record of, or commitment to, clinical teaching and/or scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine.
Neuro-Ophthalmology Subspecialty Search: We expect the successful candidate to have successfully completed a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship, be board-certified, board-eligible, or in the examination process, and have a demonstrated record of, or commitment to, clinical teaching and/or scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine.
Oculoplastic Subspecialty Search: We expect the successful candidate to have successfully completed a clinical/surgical oculoplastic fellowship, be board-certified, board-eligible, or in the examination process, and have a demonstrated record of, or commitment to, clinical teaching and/or scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine.
Optometry Subspecialty Search: We expect the successful candidate to be eligible to obtain a CA optometry license or have a CA optometry license, and have a demonstrated record of, or commitment to, clinical care and/or scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine.
Pediatrics Ophthalmology Search: We expect the successful candidate to have successfully completed a clinical/surgical pediatric fellowship, be board-certified, board-eligible, or in the examination process, and have a demonstrated record of, or commitment to, clinical teaching and/or scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine.
Vitreoretinal Subspecialty Search: We expect the successful candidate to have successfully completed a clinical/surgical vitreoretinal fellowship, be board-certified, board-eligible, or in the examination process, and have a demonstrated record of, or commitment to, clinical teaching and/or scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine.
Uveitis Subspecialty Search: We expect the successful candidate to have successfully completed a uveitis or medical retina ophthalmology fellowship, be board-certified, board-eligible, or in the examination process, and have a demonstrated record of, or commitment to, clinical teaching and/or scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine.
We expect the successful candidate have completed fellowship in their subspecialty, be board-certified, board-eligible or in the examination process, and have a demonstrated record of, or commitment to, clinical teaching and scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine.
Applications will be reviewed beginning in August and accepted until position is filled.
Interested candidates should include the following supplemental materials with their application:
- A copy of their CV
- A brief candidate’s statement outlining their interests
- The names of three references
For questions, please contact Dara Guevarra at daramaeg@stanford.edu.
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Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu.
The university’s central functions of research and education depend on freedom of thought, and expression. The Ophthalmology Department, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.