The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is a leader in patient care, research, and education. Our mission is to save sight through strong educational programs, leading research discoveries, and compassionate patient care. We invite you to explore career opportunities within our department and encourage you to apply!
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Staff Positions
There are currently no staff openings.
Faculty Positions
Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
Provide patient care, teach learners, and participate in research within a collaborative clinical setting.
Open until filled
Glaucoma Specialist – Tenure Track
Conduct clinical research and provide specialized glaucoma care.
Open until filled
Glaucoma Specialist – Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) Track
Deliver glaucoma and comprehensive ophthalmology care with a focus on clinical teaching.
Open until filled
Neuro-Ophthalmologist
Provide care and conduct research in neuro-ophthalmology.
Open until filled
Oculoplastic Surgeon
Provide patient care in the diagnosis and treatment of oculofacial and orbital conditions and teach medical students, residents, fellows.
Open until filled
Uveitis Ophthalmologist
Deliver patient care and contribute to the department’s research and teaching mission.
Open until filled
Vitreoretinal Surgeon or Medical Retina Specialist
Provide patient care at UW Health clinic locations and teach medical students, residents, and fellows in the area of vitreoretinal surgery/medical retina.
Open until filled
Optometry Positions (UW Health)
Optometrist
Provide quality care as an independent health care provider while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including general and specialty ophthalmologists.
Open until filled
Pediatric Optometrist
Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered UW Health environment.
Open until filled
Careers in Ophthalmology with UW Health
Be part of one of the nation’s top academic health systems, where compassionate patient care and clinical excellence go hand-in-hand. Ophthalmology careers at UW Health involve working with advanced technology, diverse patient populations, and a highly collaborative care team.
Careers with UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
Join a world-class academic institution where innovation, discovery, and education are at the heart of everything we do. SMPH provides rewarding opportunities to mentor future clinicians and contribute to groundbreaking research in vision health.
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