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Glaucoma Specialist-Ophthalmologist-Tenure

University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What is your plan for external funding over the first few years?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic path to the funding a tenure-track faculty member needs.

Tell me about a time your research hypothesis turned out to be wrong. What did you do next?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt their research when results do not go as planned.

How do you mentor residents or students who are interested in research?

What they are checking: Whether they will help develop future clinician scientists.

What would you do

How do you protect research time while seeing patients at Madison and regional clinics?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance a clinical load with tenure expectations.

Which researchers in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences or elsewhere on campus would you want to work with?

What they are checking: Whether they have looked at the department and see real collaborations.

How do you handle a patient who is not using their drops and keeps losing vision?

What they are checking: Whether they address adherence practically, not only by prescribing.

How would you want your clinical practice to support your research?

What they are checking: Whether they see the two parts of the job as connected rather than competing.

About the work

This is a tenure-track posting. What research program would you develop here, and what question drives it?

What they are checking: Whether they bring a research direction strong enough to earn tenure.

Walk me through how you decide between drops, laser and surgery for a patient whose glaucoma is getting worse.

What they are checking: Whether their clinical glaucoma care is current and individualized.

Which glaucoma procedures do you perform, and which do you teach residents?

What they are checking: Whether their surgical skills and teaching fit an academic department.

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The full job description

As published by University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Faculty Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Assistant Professor Job Summary: This position will see patients at Madison UW Health Clinics and will provide clinical teaching for learners in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Additionally, this position may include patient care duties at UW Regional Services Clinics. Clinical research and/or academic service is also expected. The candidate has the option of combining glaucoma clinical care with comprehensive ophthalmology or other sub-specialty eye care. Contact with minors: This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and then every four years. Companion Posting: This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with JR10000662; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure-track faculty credentials for this position. Key Job Responsibilities: - Develop and establish an independent research program - Pursue and obtain extramural funding for research program - Provide high quality patient care at UW Health Madison and potentially Regional Services Clinics in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, including medical and surgical care - Participate in resident/medical student/fellowship education in the clinic and in the operating room. - Perform administrative duties as appropriate. - Participate in professional, public and university service as appropriate. The successful candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows. The successful candidate will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members. Department: School of Medicine and Public Health / Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences/ Glaucoma Service. The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) has built a world-class reputation for cutting-edge research, compassionate patient care, and hands-on training programs for resident physicians and clinical fellows. We believe that our strength lies in our people, cultivating an environment where every member is empowered to flourish. Compensation: The starting salary for the position is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer . Required Qualifications: - WI Medical license, or eligible for WI Medical license by start of position. - Completion of US Ophthalmology Accredited Residency Program and Glaucoma Fellowship by start of the position. - Board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology by start of position. Preferred Qualifications: -Experience in conducting research, clinical care, and teaching. -Candidates for professor and associate professor ranks must meet criteria for tenure at the University of Wisconsin. Education: MD or DO, or equivalent required. How to Apply: Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents: · Cover Letter · Resume Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected. The deadline for assuring full consideration is October 30, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. Contact Information: Beth Reuter, ejreuter@wisc.edu , 608-263-3680. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website . To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

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