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Job Title Assistant Professor Requisition Number FE02699 Working Title Department Name 7H854:OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education M.D. or equivalent Required Related Experience Completion of residency in Ophthalmology & Fellowship in Glaucoma subspecialty Required License/Registration/Certification Board certified in Ophthalmology

License to practice medicine in state of Kentucky. Must obtain Kentucky medical licensure before appointment.

Job Summary The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Kentucky, College of Medicine is seeking a board certified Ophthalmologist with experience in the glaucoma subspecialty to meet the medical and academic needs of the department. The successful candidate will join a group of physicians that are committed to excellence in clinical care, instruction, scholarly activity and professional development in a robust and growing practice across eastern and southeastern Kentucky.

The primary responsibility of the individual in this position is to enhance the clinical practice of the Department of Ophthalmology. This person will be responsible for providing direct patient care, serving as an attending physician, and supervise residents and students assigned to the Ophthalmology department. The individual in this position is expected to provide, develop and maintain clinical services as well as develop academic pursuits in General Ophthalmology.

Please include an updated CV when applying to this position. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community

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