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Neuro-Ophthalmologist

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

How do you work with neurology and neurosurgery when you share patients?

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate across specialties where a vision finding changes someone else's plan.

How do you teach medical students and residents the neuro-ophthalmic exam?

What they are checking: Whether they can make a hard exam teachable, which is part of the role.

What clinical trials or translational research would you want to be part of?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real research interest that fits the department's mission.

Tell me about a time a diagnosis turned out to be something other than what you first thought.

What they are checking: Whether they stay open to revising their thinking in a field full of mimics.

What would you do

The position asks for at least 40 percent neuro-ophthalmology. If it isn't full time in that, what other ophthalmology practice would you do?

What they are checking: Whether their training lets them fill the rest of the role, as the posting allows.

How do you explain a diagnosis like a pituitary tumor or MS to a patient who came in only for blurry vision?

What they are checking: Whether they can deliver serious news clearly and connect the patient to next steps.

Neuro-ophthalmology often has long wait lists. How would you decide which referrals need to be seen this week?

What they are checking: Whether they can triage referrals so urgent cases are not stuck behind routine ones.

About the work

A patient comes in with sudden vision loss in one eye and a swollen optic disc. Walk me through your thinking.

What they are checking: Whether they can separate optic neuritis, ischemic optic neuropathy and other causes quickly and safely.

When do you worry about giant cell arteritis, and how fast do you act?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize an emergency where delay can cost a patient their other eye.

How do you work up papilledema in a young patient with headaches?

What they are checking: Whether they rule out dangerous causes before settling on idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

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The full job description

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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: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Assistant Professor (CHS) Job Summary: The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) is seeking candidates for a Neuro-Ophthalmology position that will involve patient care, teaching, and research. Clinical activities will include patient care at local UW Health clinic locations. Teaching activities will involve medical students, residents, and fellows. Research activities may include participation in clinical trials and/or translational research. 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 every four years. Key Job Responsibilities: - At least a 40% FTE neuro-ophthalmology practice within the UW Department of Ophthalmology at one or more of its ophthalmology care sites. - If not a full-time position in neuro-ophthalmology of 80% FTE, then an additional 40% FTE in any other ophthalmology practice (with appropriate certified residency and fellowship training) in: comprehensive ophthalmology, glaucoma, oculoplastic surgery, ophthalmic pathology, pediatric ophthalmology/adult strabismus, as examples; neurology practice if a certified neurologist; research if clinician-scientist; or neuro-ophthalmology/neurology practice in another non-UW ophthalmology/neurology practice. - 20% FTE for administration, teaching, etc. The successful applicant 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/Neuro-Ophth 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: -Board-certified or board eligible for Wisconsin Medical License by start of position. -Completion of a U.S. Neuro-Ophthalmology accredited residency and fellowship by start date of the position. -Relevant experience in clinical practice. -Interest in medical student and resident education. Preferred Qualifications: -For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track. 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 Please note, there is only one attachment field . You must upload all your documents in the attachment field. 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 30th, 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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