Endowed Professorship/Director and additional faculty available at Wake Forest Baptist Health

Merritt Hawkins' Department of Academics has partnered with the Department of Ophthalmology in association with the Department of Pediatrics for the recruitment of a Program Director and a clinical faculty member. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and already busy department, and actively participate in the medical education of residents and medical students.

IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR PROFESSORSHIP:

• Must be at least an Associate Professor and fellowship trained
• A visionary with passion to grow the program at Wake Forest - be a destination place that patients want to come for care
• Need to be able to do ROP screenings
• Bring PEDIG clinical trials back to Wake Forest Baptist Health Sciences
• Be a teacher that inspires

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Be a part of this outstanding, clinical Academic Medical Center with a history of excellence in teaching and patient care
• Established Ophthalmology Department with over 120,000 visits annually
• Outstanding and diverse training program for residents
• Experienced faculty with tenure - many faculty members stay here their entire career
• Every type of specialty support that you could need in the department
• Designated as a 503C organization for loan forgiveness
• Great academic benefits, relocation package, and competitive salary

NORTH CAROLINA
Winston-Salem is a vibrant community with an exciting cultural environment nestled in beautiful North Carolina, within easy driving distance to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and the pristine beaches of the coastline. This, coupled with a low cost of living, excellent schools, and abundant recreational opportunities makes living here an easy decision. Many faculty members can be found mountain biking, hiking, boating, or fishing together.