Glaucoma Specialist (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor)
Company: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Classification Title: Glaucoma Specialist
(Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) Job Description: The
Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Florida invites
applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor specializing in Glaucoma to
expand our academic practice. There is an immediate opportunity to
engage in a busy tertiary clinical practice within a
well-established, longstanding department supported by a brand-new,
state-of-the-art clinic and surgery center. In addition to
providing excellence in patient care, ample opportunities exist to
develop independent and collaborative research initiatives and
innovative educational programs within an academic medical center.
To learn more about the Department of Ophthalmology at the
University of Florida, please visit https://eye.ufl.edu/ . Salary,
rank, and tenure status will be commensurate with credentials and
experience. The College of Medicine offers a competitive faculty
compensation plan, which includes incentives and bonuses. The
employer will assist with relocation costs. University-provided
benefits include individual and family health insurance, life
insurance, and long-term disability insurance. Retirement benefits
include participation in 403(b) and 457 plans, with an employer
match. Professional liability protection and sovereign immunity are
administered through the Florida Board of Governors’ self-insurance
program. Gainesville is a charming city with a low cost of living,
varied population, excellent public schools, Division I NCAA
sports, and no state income tax. The area is known for its natural
beauty, with many springs, lakes, and rivers. The mild climate
allows for outdoor activities practically year-round. Culturally,
the city is enriched by the influence of the university. The
combination of college-town vitality and natural beauty makes
Gainesville a one-of-a-kind place where nature and culture meet.
Expected Salary: $240k - 300k; Commensurate with education and
experience with an excellent benefits package. Minimum
Requirements: Completion of an ACGME-accredited ophthalmology
residency program, as well as postgraduate fellowship training in
Glaucoma. Board certification or eligibility and licensure (or
eligibility) to practice medicine in the State of Florida are
required. Preferred Qualifications: Qualifications, in addition to
clinical expertise, include a strong commitment to teaching,
resident training, and research as well as participation in
academic activities. Excellent verbal and written communication
skills along with strong interpersonal skills are important.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants must apply through
the Careers at UF website at http://jobs.ufl.edu . A cover letter,
curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation are required.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until position is filled. This position has an open recruiting
deadline and will close upon selection of an appropriate candidate.
The anticipated start date for this position is dependent upon
selection of a successful candidate. Selected candidate will be
required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department
upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a
designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from
an education institution outside of the United States are required
to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider
approval by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
(NACES), which can be found at http://naces.org/ . Health
Assessment Required: Yes
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