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American Academy of Ophthalmology

Oculoplastic Surgery (Ophthalmic Plastic, Oculofacial Plastics) Faculty Position

American Academy of Ophthalmology, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


Ophthalmic Plastics, Lacrimal and Orbital Surgery Faculty PositionCullen Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology at Baylor College of MedicineThe Cullen Eye Institute of Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a full-time faculty member in Ophthalmic Plastics, Lacrimal and Orbital Surgery to join our Ophthalmology Service at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor.

This position will involve clinical care for both adult and pediatric patients at Baylor Medicine and the Texas Children’s Hospital.

Teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows at the Ben Taub General Hospital or the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center will also be expected.

Clinical research is highly encouraged.

The candidate must be an ASOPRS member or completed/completing an ASOPRS fellowship. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.Houston is the fourth most populous city in the United States and ranked #1 as the most diverse city, #1 top metro where young adults are moving, #2 top metros for job growth, and top 10 best foodie cities in the country.

The cost of living is 23 percent below the average cost of living in the 20 most populous US cities. It is a leader in the health care sector being the home of the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions including the Baylor College of Medicine.

Houston’s economy is diverse and has the second most Fortune 500 headquarters in the nation.

The city has a population from various ethnic and religious backgrounds and a large and growing international community. The city is home to many professional and college sports teams, 19 museums within the Museum District adjacent to the Texas Medical Center, and 7 renowned performing arts organizations and many smaller ones.

For more information about life in Houston, see www.bcm.edu/about-us/life-in-houston.Interested individuals should send a cover letter describing specific interest in an academic position, current curriculum vitae, and the name and contact information for references.Materials should be directed to:Michael T. Yen, MDc/o Nikkie Taylor, MBAAlkek Eye CenterDepartment of Ophthalmology1977 Butler Blvd., Suite E3.100Houston, Texas 77030Tel: 713-798-5913Email: ant@bcm.edu

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