Careers in Ophthalmology
Open faculty and postdoctoral positions are listed below. Visit Human Resources for other career opportunities at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Faculty Openings
- Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs
- Vice Chair for Education
- Neuro-Ophthalmologist
- Glaucoma Ophthalmologist
- Glaucoma and Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
- Endowed Chair in Macular Degeneration Research
- Pediatric Ophthalmologist
- Pediatric Optometrist
- Medical Director of Ophthalmology Clinic at Parkland Memorial Hospital
Postdoctoral Training Opportunities
- Mitochondrial and Metabolic Homeostasis in Corneal Health and Disease
- Pathobiology of Pseudomonas Keratitis
Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs
The UT Southwestern Department of Ophthalmology is in the midst of a major expansion and seeks a Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs to assume a major leadership role in the department at the level of Associate Professor or Professor. We are looking for an energetic, innovative physician leader and team-builder with exceptional integrity, interpersonal skills, and significant experience in clinical operations and healthcare management. The successful candidate will oversee our expanding clinical operations across multiple practice sites in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex, including the main campus, North Dallas, Frisco, and Moncrief Medical Center in Ft. Worth, as well as Children’s Health System in Dallas and Plano. In addition, the Vice Chair will work with our education leadership to coordinate faculty activities at our teaching sites, including Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas Veterans Administration Medical Center, and John Peter Smith Hospital in Ft. Worth. The position includes 40-50% effort as Vice Chair and the remainder in our Faculty Practice and scholarly activities.
Applications are welcome from candidates in comprehensive ophthalmology and all ophthalmologic subspecialties. We seek an individual with an MD degree who is board certified/eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology and who is eligible for Texas medical licensure. Successful completion of an ACGME (or equivalent) accredited residency in ophthalmology is required. An AUPO accredited fellowship is preferred for subspecialty applicants.
Salary and appointment rank will be commensurate with academic rank and experience.
Interested candidates should forward a curriculum vitae and letter of interest to: OphthalCareers@utsouthwestern.edu.
UT Southwestern is a top employer for health care and diversity, and is home to the one of America’s top medical schools and research institutions. The Department of Ophthalmology is a national leader in education, research, and patient care, and it hosts one of the largest and most respected residency programs in the country. Follow us on Twitter (@UTSWOphth) and Instagram (@UTSWeye)!
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex isn’t just a great place to work, it’s one of the most exciting regions in the country to live, offering a compelling blend of cultural, recreational, sports, and entertainment activities all year long. Check out what your life would be like to work and live in Dallas!
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.
Vice Chair for Education
The UT Southwestern Department of Ophthalmology is actively recruiting for the position of Vice Chair for Education at the level of Associate Professor or Professor. The ideal candidate is an innovative physician leader with significant experience in the education of medical students, ophthalmology residents and fellows. Important attributes include exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, a record of developing and leading strong teams, an ability to work with a range of stakeholders, a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and unquestioned personal integrity. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a complex array of educational training of students, residents and fellows across multiple sites in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex, including the main UT Southwestern campus, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Children’s Medical Center, Dallas Veterans Administration Medical Center, and John Peter Smith Hospital in Ft. Worth.
Applications are welcome from candidates in all ophthalmologic subspecialties. We seek an individual with an MD degree who is board certified/eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology and who is eligible for Texas medical licensure. Successful completion of an ACGME (or equivalent) accredited residency in ophthalmology is required. Salary and appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
UT Southwestern is a top employer for health care and diversity, and is home to the one of America’s top medical schools and research institutions. The Department of Ophthalmology is a national leader in education, research, and patient care, and it hosts one of the largest and most respected residency programs in the country. Follow us on Twitter (@UTSWOphth) and Instagram (@UTSWeye)!
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex isn’t just a great place to work, it’s one of the most exciting regions in the country to live, offering a compelling blend of cultural, recreational, sports, and entertainment activities all year long. Check out what your life would be like to work and live in Dallas!
Interested individuals should apply online (Job Reference #230000A2).
Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full time schedule. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.
Neuro-Ophthalmologist
The Department of Ophthalmology at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is expanding and seeks an outstanding Neuro-Ophthalmologist to join our team. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Requirements include an M.D. degree or equivalent, successful completion of an approved residency in ophthalmology or neurology, fellowship training in neuro-ophthalmology, eligibility for Texas licensure, board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Ophthalmology or the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. The successful applicant will share in the clinical care of patients in our neuro-ophthalmology faculty practice, and in didactic and clinical training of residents and fellows. Interest in clinical or translational research, as well as an interest in comprehensive or subspecialty surgical ophthalmology, are welcomed but not required.
UT Southwestern is a top employer for health care and diversity and is home to one of America’s top medical schools and research institutions. The Department of Ophthalmology is a national leader in education, research, and patient care. We also have one of the largest and most respected residency programs in the country. Check us out on Twitter (@UTSWOphth) and Instagram (@UTSWeye)!
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex isn’t just a great place to work, it’s one of the most exciting regions in the country to live, offering a compelling blend of cultural, recreational, sports, and entertainment activities all year long. See what life would be like if you said yes to Dallas
(www.SayYesToDallas.com)!
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
Interested individuals should apply online (Job Reference #465113).
Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full time schedule. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.
Glaucoma Ophthalmologist
The Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is expanding and seeks an outstanding Glaucoma trained Ophthalmologist for a position as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or full Professor. Positions include busy medical/surgical practices at our main campus faculty practice and at our major affiliated teaching hospitals as well as teaching/supervising residents and fellows at our affiliated teaching hospitals. Candidates should have an MD degree and be board certified or board eligible in ophthalmology, fellowship trained in glaucoma, and be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Texas. Interests should be primarily glaucoma with or without comprehensive ophthalmology or other subspecialty interest with a desire to participate in glaucoma research. Also, this position will provide high quality fellow, resident, and medical student didactic clinical training. Academic rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full time schedule.
Interested individuals should apply online (Job Reference #658440).
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.
Glaucoma and Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
The UT Southwestern Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology is seeking an outstanding Glaucoma and Comprehensive Ophthalmologist for a position as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Candidates should have a MD degree and be board certified or board eligible in ophthalmology, fellowship-trained in glaucoma, and be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Texas. The successful candidate will assume an established faculty practice at our state-of-the-art UT Southwestern Moncrief Medical Center in Ft. Worth and will play an active role in our residency and fellowship programs at John Peter Smith Hospital in Ft. Worth. Applications from new and established clinician educators are encouraged. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
Interested individuals should apply online (Job Reference #220000EL)
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.
Endowed Chair in Macular Degeneration Research
The UT Southwestern Department of Ophthalmology is offering a full-time faculty position for an established investigator conducting innovative research related to macular degeneration and other retinal degenerations. Significant endowment support, programmatic development funds, and leadership opportunities are available for the qualified applicant.
As part of a major expansion in our vision research program, the Department is interested in recruiting a visionary expert in one or more of the following areas: (1) genetic, epigenetic and cellular mechanisms of macular/retinal degeneration, (2) retinal regeneration and Muller cell transdifferentiation, (2) neuro-inflammation and microglial biology, and (3) tissue engineering and in vitro modeling of macular disease. We are particularly interested in applicants who can leverage their expertise to form strong collaborative relationships with other vision scientists and neuroscientists at UT Southwestern.
Candidates should possess a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, and they can be clinician-scientists or full-time scientists. Those who intend to engage in patient care must have or be eligible to obtain a Texas Medical License. Appointment and rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
The successful candidate will find an extremely supportive environment within the Department of Ophthalmology, with a vibrant Retina Service to support translational and clinical projects. The candidate will also become a member of the renown UT Southwestern scientific community with national and international leaders in related fields within the O’Donnell Brain Institute, the Center for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Disease, and the Departments of Neuroscience, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Immunology, Biomedical Engineering, and others. They will enjoy access to state-of-art research core facilities, including imaging, histology, metabolic phenotyping, behavioral phenotyping, protein chemistry, structural biology, cryo-electron microscopy, genomics, genetics and transgenic technologies. A joint appointment in a basic science department is strongly encouraged.
To apply, submit a CV and cover letter to the Endowed Chair in Macular Degeneration Search Committee at OphthalCareers@UTSouthwestern.edu. The job number is 230000FC.
UT Southwestern is a top employer for health care and diversity, and is home to one of America’s leading medical schools and research institutions. The Department of Ophthalmology is a national leader in patient care, education, and vision research. We also have one of the largest and most respected residency programs in the country. Check us out on Twitter (@UTSWOphth) and Instagram (@UTSWeye).
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex isn’t just a great place to work, it’s one of the most exciting regions in the country to live, offering a compelling blend of cultural, recreational, sports, and entertainment activities all year long. Check out what your life would be like to work and live in Dallas!
Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.
Pediatric Ophthalmologist
The Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is recruiting a Pediatric Ophthalmologist at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level. Salary and appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. We seek an outstanding individual with an MD degree who is board certified (or eligible) by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is eligible for Texas medical licensure. Successful completion of an ACGME (or equivalent) accredited residency in Ophthalmology as well as an AUPO accredited fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology is required. Duties will include sharing responsibility with our three current full time Pediatric Ophthalmologists in the didactic and clinical training of residents and fellows in Pediatric Ophthalmology and the clinical care of patients at Children's Medical Center Dallas and UT Southwestern-affiliated faculty practice sites. The successful applicant will have demonstrated medical and surgical skills and interest in all aspects of Pediatric Ophthalmology and adult strabismus. Candidates with expertise and scholarly interest in the medical and surgical management of Pediatric Glaucoma will be given preferential consideration. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule
UT Southwestern is home to the one of America’s top medical schools and research institutions and our Department of Ophthalmology hosts the largest residency program in the US. UT Southwestern isn’t just a great place to work; it also happens to be in a great place to call home. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is one of the most exciting regions in the country to live in, offering a compelling blend of cultural, recreational, sports, and entertainment activities to our employees and their families all year long.
Interested individuals should apply online (Job Reference #220000JE).
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.
Pediatric Optometrist
The Department of Ophthalmology at UT southwestern is seeking a Pediatric Optometrist for a full-time Faculty Associate position. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Duties include working alongside our three full time Pediatric Ophthalmologists and other subspecialists in the evaluation and management of common pediatric eye conditions including refractive errors, strabismus, and amblyopia. Patients are seen at our two Pediatric ophthalmology sites, Children’s Medical Center in Dallas and UT Southwestern Pediatric Group in Plano. Candidates must have an O.D. degree from an accredited program and additional training and/or experience in Pediatric Ophthalmology. A Texas state license is required and at least one year of practical experience is preferred.
UT Southwestern is a top employer for health care and diversity and is home to one of America’s top medical schools and research institutions. The Department of Ophthalmology is a national leader in education, research, and patient care. We also have one of the largest and most respected residency programs in the country. Check us out on Twitter (@UTSWOphth) and Instagram (@UTSWeye)!
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex isn’t just a great place to work, it’s one of the most exciting regions in the country to live, offering a compelling blend of cultural, recreational, sports, and entertainment activities all year long. See what life would be like if you said yes to Dallas
(www.SayYesToDallas.com)!
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
Interested individuals should apply online (Job Reference #657041).
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.
Medical Director of Ophthalmology Clinic at Parkland Memorial Hospital
The UT Southwestern Department of Ophthalmology is recruiting for an individual with outstanding academic and leadership skills to serve as Medical Director at Parkland Memorial Hospital (40-50% effort) and as a key member of the Department and the Faculty Practice (50-60% effort). Applications are welcome from candidates in comprehensive ophthalmology and all ophthalmologic subspecialties. We seek an individual with an MD degree who is board certified/eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology and who is eligible for Texas medical licensure. Successful completion of an ACGME (or equivalent) accredited residency in ophthalmology is required. An AUPO accredited fellowship is preferred for subspecialty applicants.
The successful candidate will assume an important leadership role in the Department and at Parkland, our flagship teaching hospital that recently moved to state-of-the-art new facilities adjacent to the UT Southwestern main campus. Duties as Medical Director at Parkland Memorial Hospital include collaboration with program directors and medical staff to assure maximal house staff effectiveness and learning, appropriate distribution of patient care activities to assure balance of service and education, collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to promote evidence-based best practices around patient care, collaboration with operational teams and primary care leadership to develop and implement referral pathways, oversight of capital budget purchases for maintenance and acquisition of equipment for clinic and operating rooms, participation in regular meetings with Parkland medical and surgical executive committees to advocate for our service and protect surgical block time, and staffing of residents and fellows in the clinic, hospital, and operating room. Duties as a UT Southwestern faculty member will include participation in the Faculty Practice. Salary and appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
UT Southwestern is a top employer for health care and diversity and is home to one of America’s top medical schools and research institutions. The Department of Ophthalmology is a national leader in education, research, and patient care. We also have one of the largest and most respected residency programs in the country. Check us out on Twitter (@UTSWOphth) and Instagram (@UTSWeye)!
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex isn’t just a great place to work, it’s one of the most exciting regions in the country to live, offering a compelling blend of cultural, recreational, sports, and entertainment activities all year long. See what life would be like if you said yes to Dallas
(www.SayYesToDallas.com)!
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
Interested individuals should apply online (Job Reference #654138).
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.
Mitochondrial and Metabolic Homeostasis in Corneal Health and Disease (Postdoc)
A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Danielle Robertson, in the Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center to study how mitochondrial and metabolic changes underlie pathophysiological changes in mucosal epithelial cells, with a primary focus on corneal and conjunctival epithelia. Our laboratory has several exciting projects related to mitochondrial biology and metabolism, including the effects of hyperglycemia (ie. diabetes), hyperosmolarity (dry eye) and pathogens on mucosal epithelial cell surfaces. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Experience in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, and/or immunology leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals is recommended. Information on our postdoctoral training program, benefits, and a virtual tour can be found here.
Interested individuals should send a CV, statement of interests, and a list of three references to:
Danielle M. Robertson, OD, PhD
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Department of Ophthalmology
5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75390-9057
danielle.robertson@utsouthwestern.edu
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.
Pathobiology of Pseudomonas Keratitis (Postdoc)
A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Danielle Robertson, in the Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center to study the role of extracellular vesicles in modulating innate immune responses to infectious pathogens in the cornea. Our laboratory has several exciting projects related to the cornea and infectious diseases. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Experience in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, and/or immunology leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals is recommended. Information on our postdoctoral training program and benefits can be found in our Postdoc Handbook here.
Interested individuals should send a CV, statement of interests, and a list of three references to:
Danielle M. Robertson, OD, PhD
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Department of Ophthalmology
5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75390-9057
danielle.robertson@utsouthwestern.edu
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.