Faculty Positions — Ophthalmology (Comprehensive)

Recruitment Plan

I. RECRUITMENT PLAN

Posting Number:

F002673

Academic Title:

Faculty Positions — Ophthalmology (Comprehensive)

Rank:

Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Instructor

Administrative Title:

Discipline

Clinical Medicine-MD

Specialty:

Contract Type:

Renewable Appointment (initial appt period) - 12/01/2026 - 06/30/2027, Non-Tenure Track

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 (CMG), formerly known as the Medical Faculty Associates, are seeking academic Comprehensive Ophthalmologists for full-time, regular faculty appointments in the Department of Ophthalmology. The positions offer a rare blend of high-quality clinical practice, advanced cataract surgeries, and hands-on education for medical students and residents. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop a high-volume practice to manage comprehensive ophthalmology patients, perform cutting-edge procedures including advanced cataract surgeries, 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 ophthalmology care and performing cataract surgery and other incisional or laser procedures commonly performed by a comprehensive ophthalmologist 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, and license-eligible in the District of Columbia at the time of appointment.

Advertised Salary:

$250,000 to $375,000

Other Benefits:

Full benefits package available, including professional malpractice coverage (including tail coverage), time off and reimbursement for CME, retirement plans with 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. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.

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/128925

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents