The University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has a long-standing history of providing outstanding care for our patients, conducting leading-edge, collaborative research, and educating the next generation of ophthalmologists and vision science researchers. 

The department is seeking faculty for a full time position in the subspecialty of Oculofacial Surgery. Appointment rank may be at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level and to either the tenure track or clinical (non-tenure) track consistent with clinical experience and research interest and commensurate with experience. The position entails clinical and surgical activity at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics main campus and Iowa River Landing Ambulatory site.

The department currently supports 18 residents and 6 first year interns in the Ophthalmology training program, as well as fellowships in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Neuro Ophthalmology, Cornea, Oculoplastics and Retina. The department has multiple providers conducting clinical research strongly supported by a trials team and institutional resources. In addition to the trials team, the University of Iowa Institute for Vision Research is home to a world class team of scientist aimed at curing blindness.

For more information, please contact:

Contact name: Keith Carter, MD, FACS

Title:     Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

             Chairman and Head, Department of Ophthalmology

             Lillian C. O’Brien and Dr. C.S. O’Brien Chair in Ophthalmology

Email address: keith-carter@uiowa.edu 

Department website: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/eye/

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

• Medical doctorate (MD) or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution.

• Graduation from a fully accredited ophthalmology residency.


• Subspecialty training in ASOPRS approved Oculofacial Surgery.


• Demonstrated medical and surgical skills in Oculofacial Surgery.


• Must be authorized to work in the US.

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Iowa.


• Must be board certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology within 3 years of hire.

• Experience in clinical or basic science research.


• Demonstrated experience with resident and fellow training.


• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.