Assistant Professor

About the Job

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 ½

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

About the Department

• 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 and Benefits

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

How To Apply

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.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please
e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity
and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its
employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is
committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying
identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and
opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,
age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful
completion of a background check. Our presumption is that
prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal
convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.

About University of Minnesota

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.