A Health Sciences Professor teaches foundational health science ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the health science curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$143,117 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Instructor Discipline:
Clinical Medicine-MD Specialty:
Retina Contract Type:
Renewable Appointment (initial appt period) - 7/1/2025-6/30/2026, Non-Tenure Track Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search, Prior Employment Verification, This position requires a licensure, certification, or special requirements
Proposed Start Date:
07/01/2025 Position Description Summary The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, an independent non-profit academic clinical practice group affiliated with The George Washington University, seeks to fill a full-time faculty position in Medical/Surgical retina. The Department of Ophthalmology is part of a growing academic health center located in the heart of a world-class, vibrant metropolitan area and its cultural, family, and educational opportunities. Appointment rank (Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor) and salary will be commensurate with experience. This position is expected to begin as early as July 2025. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities include delivering excellent patient care, teaching residents and medical students, and conducting high-quality research. Minimum Qualifications Applicants must be board-certified or eligible in Ophthalmology and fellowship-trained in retina. Applicants must also be eligible for licensure in the District of Columbia at the time of appointment.
Advertised Salary:
$300,000 - $360,000 Other Benefits The MFA also provides generous health and other benefits, details of which can be found at https://careers.gwdocs.com/benefits . Special Instructions to Applicants To apply, please complete an online faculty application and upload a curriculum vitae and cover letter. You will also be asked to provide the contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on April 2, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Department Link:
https://ophthalmology.smhs.gwu.edu/
Open Until Filled:
Yes Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
