Professor of Clinical Practice, Corneal Disease - Department of Ophthalmology
Position Overview
Organization: Ophthalmology
Title: Professor of Clinical Practice, Corneal Disease - Department of Ophthalmology
Position Details
Position Description
The University of Washington (UW), Department of Ophthalmology is currently recruiting one part-time physician to engage in clinical care, research, and teaching in corneal and external disease. This position will be based at Harborview Medical Center (HMC) at the Professor rank, on the Clinical Practice Track. Faculty on the clinical practice track hold multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. Clinical Practice track appointments are not eligible for tenure.
The Professor of Clinical Practice appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as generally described in UW’s Faculty Code Section 24-34. Positions are available effective July 1, 2026.
University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. Responsibilities include clinical care, resident and fellow supervision and training, including both medical and surgical training, and teaching of medical students.
Candidates will be expected to provide medical cornea and external disease care, including treatment of consult and urgent patients at the University of Washington affiliated sites of practice which include Harborview Medical Center and UW Medical Centers.
Successful candidates will be expected to engage in substantial teaching and scholarly research in academic ophthalmology. Protected time for academic endeavors will be provided.
The successful candidate is expected to support the Department of Ophthalmology’s commitment to working with diverse community populations. We actively welcome and engage faculty, students and staff from diverse backgrounds and reflect the importance of diversity through leadership and innovation within education, research, and patient care. All are encouraged to apply.
Compensation - Salary
The base salary for this position will be $20,834 - $21,667 per month ($250,008 - $260,004/annum) pro-rated to FTE and commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a US Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through University of Washington Physicians (UWP) practice plan in additional to base salary provided by the university.
Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in the University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by the UWP practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through University of Washington Physicians practice plan. Incentive is inclusive of variable incentive, Monthly or Semi-Annual additional compensation (MAC/SAAC).
Benefits
UW Physicians Practice Plan: For practitioners holding an appointment in the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, you will be entitled to additional benefits which includes a generous employer-paid retirement benefit plan. We strongly encourage you to review this link for more details: https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf
Qualifications
Candidates must have an MD degree (or foreign equivalent) and have completed ophthalmology residency (or foreign equivalent) and a cornea/external disease fellowship. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years experience in academic clinical practice at Associate or Full Professor rank in Ophthalmology.
A demonstrated record of teaching and scholarly research in ophthalmology is required. Applicants must be American Board of Ophthalmology-certified (or foreign equivalent) or Board eligible and eligible for licensure in the State of Washington.
Part-time positions are not eligible for UW visa sponsorship.
Instructions
Candidates will be asked to upload three required documents:
1. Cover letter – please provide a one- to two-page document which includes your area(s) of interest (consult, quality, education, etc.) if applicable
2. Diversity statement – the University of Washington faculty strive to deliver equitable healthcare in an environment that celebrates diversity – please provide a one-paragraph statement addressing either 1) experiences with diversity in training, professional/military work, previous teaching, and service, or 2) potential to foster more equitable healthcare delivery in the Department of Ophthalmology
3. Curriculum vitae
The recruitment committee will review applications in the order received.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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Disability Services
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.