Assistant Professor of Clinical - Ophthalmology, Corneal/Refractive Surgery

CORE JOB SUMMARY      

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UMMSOM) is experiencing a period of expansion and is seeking exceptional candidates to join the faculty.    

This is a full-time Research Assistant Professor position in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. 

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS   

• Advance the research and educational missions of the Miller School of Medicine by enhancing the Institute’s activities dedicated to ophthalmic research.  

• Provide leadership for research collaboration focused on AI Research. 

• Collaborate with various Departments across the University to foster interdisciplinary research and leverage resources and expertise 

• Contribute to the excellence of MSOM’s clinical partner, UHealth, with cutting edge clinical translational research that will improve patient care and expand health services. 

• Contribute to the curriculum for medical students and other graduate programs 

• Successfully recruit, mentor and retain faculty, researchers, and students to work in the field of ophthalmology. 

• Create a sustainable environment through research funding and philanthropy for the continued growth and success of the Department of Ophthalmology. 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. 

CORE QUALIFICATIONS   

Certification and Licensing: 

• The candidate must be board certified/eligible and must have a license to practice medicine in the state of Florida (Florida Medical License or University Medical Certificate)