Medical Director (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor)

Gainesville is a charming city with a low cost of living and excellent public schools, Division I NCAA sports, and no state income tax.

The area is known for its natural beauty, with many springs, lakes and rivers.

The mild climate allows for outdoor activities practically year-round.

Culturally, the city is enriched by the influence of the university.

The combination of college-town vitality and natural beauty makes Gainesville a one of a kind place where nature and culture meet.

Commensurate based on rank and experience with an excellent benefits package.

Clinical requirements include a medical degree (M.D.).

Completion of an ACGME approved ophthalmology residency program as well as applicable postgraduate fellowship training if practicing a relevant subspecialty.

Board certification or eligibility and the ability to obtain licensure to practice medicine in Florida are prerequisites.

Incumbent will be credentialed as medical staff to provide patient care services within UF Health facilities and affiliated locations.

Must be eligible for the rank of Assistant Professor or above and demonstrate experience with and commitment to advancing clinical, surgical and educational excellence within an academic medical center.

Qualifications, in addition to clinical expertise, include a strong commitment to teaching, resident training, and research as well as participation in academic activities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills are important.

Superior leadership qualities enhanced by superb judgment, problem-solving and cognitive skills are desired.

Applicants must apply through the Careers at UF website at http://jobs.ufl.edu .

A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation are required.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

This position has an open recruiting deadline and will close upon selection of an appropriate candidate.

The anticipated start date for this position is dependent upon selection of a successful candidate.

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.

A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible.

Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approval by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://naces.org/ .

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US.

Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.