LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans

Title: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR - VILLERE ENDOWED CHAIR

Employee Type: Faculty

Department: Ophthalmology

Campus Location: OPHTHALMOLOGY

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Ophthalmology in the School of Medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, LA is accepting applications for an established, senior researcher in retinal disease, preferably retinitis pigmentosa. Candidates will be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor on the tenure track. The position requires an MD (or its equivalent), PhD or both. The faculty position is associated with an endowed chair, which is designated to enhance the scholarly productivity of the incumbent. Candidates must have an established track record of federal funding for their research program in retinal disease. The ideal incumbent must demonstrate recognized scholarly experience as evidenced by academic accomplishments, publications, service on national study sections, and service on editorial boards.

Candidates should have demonstrated ability in developing translational research from basic scientific observations to clinical trials or clinically relevant research. The incumbent will be appointed to Ophthalmology Department; secondary academic appointments in a basic science department or center will be considered to enhance the potential for scientific collaborations. Anticipated duties and responsibilities will include sustaining an exceptional research program, mentoring of graduate students/postdoctoral fellows, and participating in departmental and graduate and undergraduate teaching programs. Clinicians will also be expected to participate in care of patients and in our educational programs for students and residents and fellows.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: MD (or equivalent), PhD, or MD/PhD

Certifications or Licenses Required: Clinicians must be licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana before hire date

Additional Information About Our School/Department

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage:  Additional Benefits