Open Rank Faculty Positions in Ophthalmology (Cornea)

Recruitment Plan

I. RECRUITMENT PLAN

Posting Number: F002588

Academic Title: Open Rank Faculty Positions in Ophthalmology Cornea Rank: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Instructor

Administrative Title: Clinical Medicine-MD Specialty: Cornea Contract Type: Non-Tenure Track Renewable Appointment Initial Appointment Period: 07/01/26 - 6/30/27

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: 07/01/2026 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Position Description Summary The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, an independent non-profit academic clinical practice group affiliated with The George Washington University, is seeking to fill full-time faculty positions in Cornea. The Department of Ophthalmology is part of a growing academic health center located in the heart of a world-class, vibrant metropolitan area with its cultural, family, and educational opportunities.

Appointment rank: Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Expected to start as early as summer 2026.

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 cornea.
• Applicants must also be eligible for licensure in the District of Columbia at the time of appointment.

Advertised Salary: $300,000 - $400,000

Other Benefits Include a competitive comprehensive package with:

• Malpractice/Tail Coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Disability & Life Insurance

More details can be found at: https://careers.gwdocs.com/benefits

Other Information 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 22, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

Department Link: https://ophthalmology.smhs.gwu.edu

Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled

Yes/No 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.

Quick Link: https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/124469

Applicant Documents Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents: None listed.

Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you board-certified or eligible in Ophthalmology? (Yes / No)
• Are you fellowship-trained in cornea? (Yes / No)
• Will you be eligible for licensure in the District of Columbia at the time of appointment? (Yes / No)