Duke University School of Medicine (SOM) and Duke University Health System (DUHS) seek a nationally recognized ophthalmologist at the Associate Professor or Professor level to serve as Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs of Duke University/Dean of the School of Medicine and to the Chief Executive Officer of DUHS, the chair has the opportunity to shape a robust academic department with a proven reputation for providing high-quality, innovative, patient-centered care, advancing cutting edge research, and cultivating a wide-range of educational opportunities for medical students, residents, and fellows. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, growth-minded and visionary leader who possesses outstanding communication skills, a distinguished record of original research, dedication to the educational mission, an exceptional clinical reputation, a commitment to the missions of Duke Health, and who personally models and promotes professionalism and integrity.
The Department of Ophthalmology is an internationally renowned multidisciplinary organization comprising 10 divisions and hosting more than 90 faculty, 24 residents, 27 fellows as well as a pediatric optometry resident, and 65 rotating medical students. The department consistently ranks among the top by U.S. News & World Report, Blue Ridge Institute for NIH funding, and Doximity Residency for the training program. The Albert Eye Research Institute, located adjacent to Duke University Hospital, houses state-of-the-art research facilities. Duke specialists provide high quality care to more than 175,000 people each year at Duke hospitals and clinics across the region including new clinics in Holly Springs, Arringdon, and Brier Creek. The Department supports outstanding residency and fellowship training programs; its faculty, fellows, and residents are involved in a wide array of clinical, translational, and basic research programs.
Candidates should submit a letter of interest and a Curriculum Vitae to Lauren Binanay via email at lauren.binanay@duke.edu by October 20, 2025. Candidates who are selected to move forward should anticipate virtual interviews in November followed by in-person visits in January.