Assistant Professor

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a full-time, open-rank faculty position (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) on the Clinician Track.

We are seeking an outstanding clinician-educator to serve as an Ophthalmic Hospitalist and comprehensive ophthalmology, leading our inpatient consultation service, emergency department eye care, and acute/comprehensive outpatient clinic operations. Operating within a premier academic health system and regional tertiary/quaternary referral hub, the Ophthalmic Hospitalist serves as the primary diagnostic anchor for urgent, complex, and high-acuity ocular, as well as, comprehensive conditions while training the next generation of academic ophthalmologists.

Located in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, the Twin Cities offer an exceptional quality of life with nationally recognized public and private schools, a top-tier arts scene, abundant urban lakes and parks, and a thriving biomedical industry hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Acute & Inpatient Clinical Practice 5 days a week with day of administrative/academic time: Direct and staff inpatient ophthalmic consultations, emergency room eye care, and acute outpatient clinics across M Health Fairview academic centers. Manage severe, complex, and systemically driven ocular conditions with some comprehensive care. Time will be available to perform surgery, laser treatments and intravitreal injections

• Clinical +/- Surgical Education: Provide robust, hands-on clinical +/- surgical instruction for ophthalmology residents, fellows, and medical students. Directly supervise trainee diagnostic evaluations, bedside procedures, and urgent interventions.

• System & Service Leadership: Collaborate with emergency medicine, internal medicine, neurology, rheumatology, pediatrics, and surgical subspecialties to establish standard-of-care acute eye care pathways and triage protocols.

• Scholarly Activity & Quality Improvement: Engage in collaborative or independent clinical research, quality improvement (QI) initiatives, or clinical trials focused on acute eye care outcomes, inpatient workflows, or diagnostic precision.

• Curriculum Development: Innovate trainee educational curricula covering high-acuity ocular pathology, emergency diagnostic techniques, and inpatient consultative management.

• Education: M.D., D.O., or equivalent medical degree.

• Training: Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology Residency program. Advanced fellowship training (e.g., Cornea, Glaucoma, Uveitis, Medical Retina, Ocular Trauma, or Comprehensive) is welcomed, but not required.

• Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible with the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO).

• Licensure: Unrestricted medical license (or eligibility) from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice or ability to obtain a Minnesota Faculty License.

• Credentials: Ability to secure Minnesota DEA certification and obtain active medical staff privileges at affiliated hospital facilities.

• The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences is dedicated to educating future leaders, delivering world-class patient care, and driving innovation in vision research.

• We are a collegial group of over 40 faculty members covering all sub-specialties of ophthalmology including Cornea, Neuro-ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, Vitreoretinal Surgery (Retina), Uveitis, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Medical Retina, and Optometry.
• The Department is focused on expanding our faculty and advancing the department in teaching, research, innovation, and excellence in eye care.

Lions Gift of Sight

The partnership between the Lions, the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation, and the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences came to life in 1960 with the establishment of Lions Gift of Sight. Lions Gift of Sight is a full-service eye bank that is focused on providing donor eye tissue for transplant, research, and teaching, and promotes donation through education. Lions Gift of Sight has helped restore sight to more than 43,000 people by providing cornea tissue for transplantation and is one of the largest and most successful eye banks in the world. In addition, they've provided more than 39,000 corneas or eyes for basic research to help advance vision science. Lions Gift of Sight provides opportunities to truly implement bench to bedside for improving cornea health and outcomes for patients.

Pay Range: This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Salary at the University of Minnesota is dependent upon academic effort of the person hired, and begins at $58,000. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Total salary range will be $250,000 to $375,000. Total salary is competitive with market and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Applicants should complete this application and also an application for a position with the University of Minnesota Physicians. The corresponding job opening can be found .

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

This position will remain open until filled.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.