Asst Prof/Clinical - Ophthalmology

Job Title: Asst Prof/Clinical - Ophthalmology

Department: 10223-General Surgery

Location: FarmingtonFTE%:1ShiftSearch #:2022-391

Closing Date: Recruiter: Scerra, Ryan D.ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - COMPREHENSIVE OPHTHALMOLOGISTThe Division of Ophthalmology at UConn Health is now recruiting for a ABO board certified/board eligible ophthalmologist for a full time position at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate will have a strong committment to clinical and surgical excellence as well as an interest in teaching medical students and non-ophthalmology residents. The practice is in an academic setting with both urban and suburban office locations. The candidate will join a group of comprehensive ophthalmologists and subspecialists. Interest in research is preferred. Why UConn HealthUConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow. All Workforce Members are required to have or obtain a vaccination as a term and condition of employment or to work in a UConn Health facility, unless an exemption or deferral has been approved. All new Workforce Members shall be required to provide proof of their vaccine status prior to the start of their employment. All records of vaccinations and approved exemptions will be maintained by Employee Health Services. Additional information regarding this policy may be found at https://health.uconn.edu/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2021/08/2021-03-COVID-19-Mandatory-Vaccination-Policy.pdf.