Faculty Positions - Ophthalmology (Glaucoma)

Recruitment Plan

I. RECRUITMENT PLAN

Posting Number: F002672 Academic Title: Faculty Positions - Ophthalmology (Glaucoma) Rank: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Instructor Administrative Title: Discipline Clinical Medicine-MD Specialty: Contract Type: Non-Tenure Track, Renewable Appointment (initial appt period) - 12/01/2026 - 06/30/2027 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: 12/01/2026 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Position Description Summary:

The George Washington University and Capital Medical Group, formerly known as the Medical Faculty Associates, are seeking to fill full-time faculty positions in Glaucoma. The positions offer a rare blend of high-quality clinical practice, advanced glaucoma surgery, and hands-on education for medical students and residents. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop a high-volume practice to manage complex glaucoma and cataract, perform cutting-edge procedures, and contribute to training the next generation of ophthalmologists within a collaborative, well-supported environment. The Department of Ophthalmology is part of a growing academic health center located in the heart of a vibrant, world-class metropolitan area with cultural, family, and educational opportunities.

These non-tenure-track positions, expected to start as early as Winter 2026, will be filled at a rank (Instructor/Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) and salary commensurate with experience.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include providing comprehensive glaucoma laser and incisional procedures and cataract surgeries to a diverse patient population; providing education to the medical students and ophthalmology residents through didactics and clinical and surgical encounters; and contributing to the coverage of the GW Hospital Emergency Department. This call is shared with the other members and paid per night.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must be board-certified or eligible in Ophthalmology, fellowship-trained in Glaucoma, and eligible for licensure in the District of Columbia by the time of appointment.

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

Full benefits package available, including professional malpractice coverage (including tail coverage), time off for CME, a Professional Expense Account, retirement benefits, etc. The Capital Medical Group also provides generous health and other benefits, details of which can be found at https://jobs.uhsinc.com/benefits.

Other Information: Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered, please complete an online faculty application, upload a cover letter and CV, as well as contact information for three references. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Department Link: https://ophthalmology.smhs.gwu.edu/ Posting Close Date: 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.

Quick Link https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/128988

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Will you be board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology at the time of appointment?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you be fellowship-trained in glaucoma by the time of appointment?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you be eligible for licensure in the District of Columbia by time of appointment?

• Yes

• No