Staff Positions
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Faculty Positions
Cornea
Michigan Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is seeking outstanding clinician or clinician-scientist candidates with fellowship training in cornea. Successful candidates will be expected to establish a clinical practice and may develop an independent research program in visual sciences with a primary appointment in the Department of Ophthalmology and a joint appointment in an appropriate basic science department (if applicable). Opportunities for partnering with other disciplines exist and the ideal candidate will be interested in innovative program development that addresses the clinical and research needs of our patients.
The candidate will be expected to participate in research and graduate education as well as in departmental efforts in education in ophthalmology and visual sciences. Additional teaching duties may be associated with a joint appointment in a basic science department. The University of Michigan Medical School provides an outstanding academic environment for all areas of biomedical sciences and has for many years been a leading center for research in ophthalmology and visual sciences. Vision research at the University of Michigan is supported by a Vision Core grant supporting outstanding facilities and an NEI-funded training grant for graduate students and fellows in eye research.
Located in culturally-rich southeastern Michigan, the department has over 100 clinical and research faculty and more than 500 employees in 10 different locations surrounding the beautiful, vibrant, and diverse community of Ann Arbor. Our guiding principles are teamwork, caring, inclusion, innovation, and integrity.
The position is for the clinical track with possible instructional tenure track as indicated by qualifications and is full-time. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and academic credentials. Please send cover letter and curriculum vitae to Jill Bixler MD, Search Lead, WK Kellogg Eye Center, 1000 Wall Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, or at [email protected] and cc: Shannan Saltz, Department Faculty Affairs Office, at [email protected] and Wendy Mrdjenovich at [email protected].
Required Qualifications
We welcome applicants to apply who are Board-eligible or certified in ophthalmology and have completed a cornea fellowship. Successful candidates will have an MD ± PhD degree, or equivalent, in areas as described above. Documentation of scholarly ability and achievement (record of publications in peer-reviewed journals; record of acquisition of external funding for research programs, detailed research plan, collaborative research experience) is expected for our clinician-scientist candidates. Preferred candidates will have a demonstrated interest in graduate and post-doctoral education and possess critical teaching skills.
Medical/Vitreoretinal Surgery Retina
We are seeking outstanding candidates with fellowship training in medical retina and/or vitreoretinal surgery and a clinical or basic research focus on retinal diseases. Successful candidates will be expected to establish a clinical medical and/or surgical retina practice and an independent clinical, basic, or translational research program in visual sciences with a primary appointment in the Department of Ophthalmology. A joint appointment in an appropriate basic science department will be considered for applicable candidates.
The candidate will be expected to participate in departmental educational programs in ophthalmology and visual sciences. Additional teaching duties may be associated with a joint appointment in a basic science department. The University of Michigan Medical School provides an outstanding academic environment for all areas of biomedical sciences and has for many years been a leading center for research in ophthalmology and visual sciences. Vision research at the University of Michigan is supported by a Vision Core grant supporting outstanding facilities and an NEI-funded training grant for graduate students and fellows in eye research.
The position is full-time and is for either instructional tenure or clinical track. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and academic credentials. Please address inquiries to Jill Bixler MD, Search Lead, WK Kellogg Eye Center, 1000 Wall Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, or at [email protected] and cc: Shannan Saltz, Department Faculty Affairs Office, At [email protected] and Wendy Mrdjenovich at [email protected].
Required Qualifications
Successful candidates will have an MD ± PhD degree, or equivalent, in areas as described above. Documentation of scholarly ability and achievement (record of publications in peer-reviewed journals; record of acquisition of external funding for research programs, collaborative research experience) is expected. Preferred candidates will have a demonstrated interest in graduate and post-doctoral education and possess critical teaching skills.
@med.umich.edu and cc Shannan Saltz, Department Faculty Affairs Office, at [email protected] and Wendy Mrdjenovich at [email protected].
Ocular Oncology
We have an Ocular Oncology position open. We welcome ABO board eligible or board certified applicants that have completed subspecialty fellowship training in ocular oncology or other ophthalmic subspecialty training with a focus in oncology to join our team for an outstanding clinical and academic career. We welcome candidates with proven research expertise and experience in administration and faculty leadership. We are seeking to expand our ocular oncology service with patient care based in Ann Arbor and our surrounding community office locations. The positions can be either on the clinical or instructional track and are full-time. The University of Michigan is a collaborative educational institution with leading programs in every discipline from engineering to business to public health with whom our current faculty partner. As a faculty, we are committed to having a diverse workforce, environment, and culture.
Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and academic credentials. Please address inquiries to Dr. Jill Bixler, at WK Kellogg Eye Center, 1000 Wall St, Ann Arbor, MI, USA 48105, or [email protected] and cc Shannan Saltz, Department Faculty Affairs Office, at [email protected] and Wendy Mrdjenovich at [email protected]. Our search committees are multidisciplinary in nature.
Uveitis Retina
We are seeking an outstanding uveitis fellowship-trained ophthalmologist. We welcome applications from physician-scientists with an independent research program in visual sciences for the instructional tenure track as well as academically oriented clinicians for the clinical track. Successful candidates will be expected to establish an academic uveitis clinical practice, engage in scholarly activity, and be committed to teamwork. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in research and graduate education as well as in departmental efforts in education including resident and fellow training. The University of Michigan Medical School provides an outstanding academic environment for all areas of biomedical sciences and has for many years been a leading center for research in ophthalmology and visual sciences. Vision research at the University of Michigan is supported by a Vision Core grant supporting outstanding facilities and an NEI-funded training grant for graduate students and fellows in eye research.
Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and academic credentials. Please address inquiries to Jill Bixler MD, Search Lead, WK Kellogg Eye Center, 1000 Wall Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, or at [email protected] and cc: Shannan Saltz, Department Faculty Affairs Office, At [email protected] and Wendy Mrdjenovich at [email protected].
Required Qualifications
Successful candidates will have an MD ± PhD degree, or equivalent, and have completed a uveitis fellowship. We also welcome applications from those with dual fellowship training. Documentation of scholarly ability and achievement (record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, collaborative research experience) is expected. Preferred candidates will possess excellent clinical skills, hold an interest in graduate and post-doctoral education and have critical teaching skills.
About Our Organization
Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status. The University of Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The Kellogg Eye Center of the University of Michigan School of Medicine is dedicated to improving lives by preserving and enhancing vision. Our guiding principles are teamwork, caring, innovation and integrity. Our search committees are multidisciplinary in nature.
Ann Arbor, Michigan has a remarkable cultural and living environment. The University of Michigan Medical School provides an outstanding environment for research in all areas of biomedicine, and has for many years been a leading center for research in ophthalmology, visual sciences, bioinformatics, human genetics and genomics. The Kellogg Eye Center was recently ranked #8 in the nation in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of Best Hospitals in Ophthalmology. We are committed to the ultimate goal of improving lives by preserving and enhancing vision through outstanding research and clinical care while promoting a diverse workforce, environment and culture. For more information, see medicine.umich.edu/dept/ophthalmology and umkelloggeye.org.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage women and Underrepresented minorities to apply. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Read the University of Michigan's Nondiscrimination Policy Notice.
The University of Michigan is responsive to the needs of dual-career families and is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive faculty, staff and student body.