Department: Anesthesia

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Department of Anesthesia is seeking a qualified Critical Care Intensivist to join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced clinical and academic intensivists in the Surgical and Neurosciences ICU (SNICU) and Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU), within a team-based model that includes residents, fellows, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs), and Physician Assistants (PAs). In addition to clinical responsibilities, the position involves active supervision and mentorship of students, residents, fellows, SRNAs, and non-anesthesia rotators, with a strong emphasis on education and training in a high-acuity academic environment. Faculty appointments are available on the Clinical or Tenure Track at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, depending on qualifications. Appointment at the rank of Instructor (non-track) may also be considered.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Provide high-quality, team-based anesthesia and critical care in surgical and cardiovascular intensive care units.


• Serve as an integral member of a multidisciplinary care team, collaborating with physicians, APPs, nurses, and allied health professionals to optimize patient outcomes


• Actively participate in the academic mission of the Department and the Carver College of Medicine, including teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development


• Supervise and provide formative developmental feedback to medical students, residents, fellows, SRNAs, and non-anesthesia rotators in both clinical and academic settings (verbally and in writing).


• Prepare and deliver educational content, including lectures, case discussions, and simulation-based learning.


• Demonstrated experience in promoting a team-based work environment


• Participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives (optional but encouraged).

For more information visit our website at Department of Anesthesia; for additional inquiries about this position, please send an email to:

Cynthia A. Wong, M.D.

Professor, Chair & DEO

Phone: 319-356-3868

Email: cynthia-wong@uiowa.edu

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.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Emergency Medicine

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Medical Student Clerkship Director. Appointment rank may be at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level on either the tenure track or the clinical (non-tenure) track, consistent with prior experience and qualifications. The Clerkship Director will provide leadership, oversight, and guidance in all aspects of the undergraduate medical education mission for student rotators in the Department of Emergency Medicine. The successful candidate will also maintain an active clinical emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine practice.

The general responsibilities for the successful candidate will include administration and oversight of the required Emergency Medicine clerkship, which is taken by all University of Iowa medical students during their core clinical year, and the advanced Emergency Medicine elective, one of the most popular senior student rotations. Specific duties include orienting, teaching, and evaluating rotating students; ensuring compliance with all collegiate objectives and LCME accreditation standards; participating in bimonthly Clinical Experiences Committee meetings; developing and delivering clerkship didactics; administering the end-of-rotation exam; and contributing to the standardized letter of evaluation (SLOE) process for students applying to Emergency Medicine residency. The Clerkship Director will be a member of the departmental education leadership team and will work closely with faculty, residents, and administrative staff to ensure excellence in the educational mission.

The Clerkship Director will report to the Department of Emergency Medicine Vice Chair for Education. The successful candidate will also provide leadership, mentoring, and oversight to the Assistant Clerkship Director, the Clerkship Coordinator, and all students and trainees rotating in the Department of Emergency Medicine. The Clerkship Director will have dedicated administrative support and access to professional development opportunities supported by the Department of Emergency Medicine.

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.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Radiation Oncology

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

Medical Physics Division:

The University of Iowa is seeking a medical physicist for a faculty appointment in the Medical Physics Division of the Department of Radiation Oncology. A successful Ph.D. candidate will be appointed on the tenure or non-tenure clinical track at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor, and a successful M.S.-prepared candidate will be appointed as a faculty instructor. The medical physicist will join 13 radiation oncologists, 6 radiation oncology residents, 13 faculty medical physicists, 4 medical physics residents, one faculty engineer, 8 dosimetrists, 2 systems administrators, and 1 staff engineer. Responsibilities will include a broad range of clinical service, teaching and research based on the candidate’s interests and qualifications. We are seeking an individual who desires to participate in the standard duties found in a comprehensive radiation therapy program and who has the capability to advance our clinical and/or academic mission through the execution of clinical and/or research projects.

The external beam radiation therapy program is well-established, with three Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators, an Elekta Gamma Knife Icon, and an Elekta Unity MRI linear accelerator. The Department has a strong brachytherapy program, with an Elekta Flexitron high-dose-rate brachytherapy afterloader, intracavitary/interstitial capability for gynecological cases, and low-dose-rate brachytherapy eye plaque implants. A Siemens Vida 3T MRI scanner is in the Department across the hall from the high-dose-rate brachytherapy suite, and cervical cancer HDR treatments are delivered using MR-guidance as the standard of care. Brachytherapy treatment planning is performed using the Elekta Oncentra treatment planning software. The Department is equipped with a 4-D Siemens Biograph PET/CT scanner, a mobile C-arm imager for fluoroscopy, optical and infra-red non-ionizing image guidance systems, and 6-degree-of-freedom robotic patient positioning systems. Specialized capabilities include 4D imaging/treatment planning/delivery, frame-based and frameless stereotactic radiosurgery, flattening-filter-free stereotactic body radiation therapy with gated VMAT, and MRI-guided adaptive radiation therapy. Departmental software includes the Mosaiq oncology information system, Philips Pinnacle (replacement pending), Elekta One Planning (Monaco + MIM), Epic electronic medical record system, and the Varian Velocity image registration and dose accumulation software. The medical physics group also provides coverage at four partner sites, one with an Elekta VersaHD linear accelerator and three with Varian linear accelerators including two TrueBeam systems. Candidates interested in executing complex clinical projects are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department has three divisions: The Radiation Oncology Clinic, the Medical Physics division, and the Ph.D.-granting Free Radical Radiation Biology division. The Department has developed highly productive interdisciplinary collaborations that have resulted in federal research funding in multiple other departments including Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Radiology. The Department has a successful research program and has multiple federally funded investigators with grants at the level of R21, R01, and SPORE. An XStrahl Small Animal Radiation Research Platform (SARRP) is available enabling cone-beam-CT-guided radiation therapy research using small animals at the Iowa Institute for Biomedical Imaging facility. A Public Private Partnership (P3) grant was obtained for the installation of a research-dedicated custom FLASH linear accelerator, with electron beam capability initially and with a planned upgrade to x-ray FLASH capability. The FLASH linear accelerator went live with electron capability in May 2025. Candidates with research interests that significantly contribute to the overall departmental academic effort are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Iowa City:

Iowa City is a vibrant community located in the rolling hills of southeastern Iowa, with a population of about 75,000. The city and university are part of a historic campus community offering an array of cultural and athletic activities, including outstanding theater and music venues, well-recognized art collections, a thriving literary tradition, ethnically diverse restaurants, and a full menu of Big Ten sports. Iowa City has the atmosphere of a much larger city while having the feel of a small friendly campus town with excellent schools. The area has a multitude of recreation areas, with many hiking and biking trails as well as water related activities. Iowa City is approximately 4-5 hours by car from Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Omaha, and Kansas City and within 20 minutes of the Eastern Iowa airport.

For more information, please contact Michael Washington, HR Generalist, Michael-Washington@uiowa.edu  

Please see http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/radiationoncology/ for more information on the Department of Radiation Oncology at The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.   

Benefits Overview: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits/employee-benefits/regular-faculty-staff-benefits#accordion-item-28221-0

• Benefits: 24 days paid vacation per year


• Retirement: Generous retirement package with 2:1 employer-to-employee match, details located here.


• Work-from-home: This position is eligible for hybrid work, up to 20%, within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location

Online Application Required Documents

• Letter of Interest


• Curriculum Vitae


• Applicants intending to obtain board certification through the American Board of Radiology’s International Medical Physics Graduates Alternative Pathway must submit the following with their application as appended pages to their cover letter:
  
  
  
  1. Transcripts indicating their medical physics degree is at least equivalent to a Master of Science degree in medical physics from a CAMPEP-accredited graduate program (See Section 8 of https://www.campep.org/GraduateStandards.pdf)
  
  
  2. Credentials demonstrating the candidate is a qualified medical physicist in their country of origin
  
  
  3. Demonstration of employment of at least one year as a qualified medical physicist in their country of origin, and;
  
  
  4. Scanned passport page demonstrating citizenship.
  
  
  
  

For more information, please contact:

• Contact name: Michael Washington


• Title: HR Generalist


• Email address: Michael-Washington@uiowa.edu


• Department website: https://radiationoncology.medicine.uiowa.edu/

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.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Surgery

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Healthcare Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery, invites applications for a faculty position in the Burn Treatment Center, specializing in Burn Surgery. This position offers a unique opportunity for individuals pursuing an academic career in Burn Surgery, with an appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor on either the clinical or tenure track, depending on experience and research interests.

The selected candidate will be appointed to Iowa’s only certified burn center, one of only 77 in the United States. They will join a high-volume practice alongside three fellowship-trained surgeons, collaborating within a multidisciplinary burn team in a collegial and supportive environment.

We seek candidates who are committed to academic excellence, research, and education. The successful applicant will have opportunities to engage in clinical research, translational science, and/or health services research, with access to robust institutional resources and mentorship to support their academic development.

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.

For additional information, please contact:

Dionne Skeete, MD                                           
Director, Division of Acute Care Surgery           
(319) 384-5483                                                        
Dionne-Skeete@uiowa.edu                                  

Samuel Jones, MD
Director, Burn Treatment Center
(319) 356-3457
Samuel-W-Jones@uiowa.edu

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Internal Medicine

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a specialist in Allergy/Immunology at the rank of Instructor (non-track), Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor on either the tenure or clinical track.

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.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Internal Medicine

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The Division of General Internal Medicine within the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Iowa is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible physician in Hospice & Palliative Medicine to join as faculty in the section of Supportive of Palliative Care. The Division is seeking faculty members for appointment on the clinical or tenure track at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. Applicants of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

We are looking for brilliant physicians specializing in Supportive & Palliative Care who will join our program, which manages the Interprofessional Palliative Care inpatient consult service, the Palliative Care Unit (6 beds), the Palliative Care Outpatient Clinic and the Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship.

Key Benefits for Providers:

• Sign-on bonus payment


• Tort Reform State: Iowa is a physician-friendly state with tort reform laws that support medical professionals.


• Competitive salary with exceptional benefits, including excellent retirement plan with 2:1 employer match (up to 10%), health, dental, life and disability insurance.


• Relocation bonus payment.


• Malpractice Insurance provided to all clinicians.


• State Medical License, Federal DEA & State Controlled Substance Certification expenses covered by Program.

Living and working in Iowa City:

Iowa City offers a dynamic blend of cultural richness and small-town charm:

• Enjoy the benefits of working at a highly ranked Big 10 University, while living in a vibrant community, ranked as one of the best places to raise a family.


• One of four UNESCO Cities of Literature, the Iowa City community offers outstanding schools, quality entertainment, literary, musical, and cultural opportunities, outdoor recreation, and Big Ten sporting events.


• Proximity to top-notch healthcare facilities and diverse recreational opportunities.


• Learn more about Iowa City and the Department of Internal Medicine by watching the video: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/internalmedicine/about-us/why-iowa

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.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Internal Medicine

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Health Care, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care Medicine, and Occupational Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine is recruiting for BC/BE occupational medicine provider. Candidates who are BC in a primary care field, but who have considerable clinical experience providing occupational health services are also encouraged to apply.

The position will be at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or higher, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Successful candidates will receive a salary commensurate with the individual’s training.

Clinical duties include the regular outpatient clinical management of work-related injuries/illnesses and occupational exposures, independent medical examinations, second opinions, impairment ratings, and may include other occupational health activities such as staffing the University Employee Health Clinic or teaching at the University of Iowa College of Public Health. Clinical duties will be located in Eastern Iowa.

Responsibilities may vary based on the experience and interests of the successful candidates. The Division enjoys a strong national reputation of excellence in research, patient care, and teaching.

About Iowa City:

The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, a vibrant community located in the rolling hills of southeastern Iowa. One of four UNESCO Cities of Literature, the Iowa City community offers outstanding schools, quality entertainment, literary, musical and cultural opportunities, outdoor recreation and Big Ten sporting events. Learn more about Iowa City and the Department of Internal Medicine by watching the video: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/internalmedicine/about-us/why-iowa

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.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Anesthesia

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Department of Anesthesia, in collaboration with the Departments of Ophthalmology and Neurosurgery, is seeking an accomplished educator to serve as Director of Educational Development. Appointment rank may be at the Instructor (non-track), Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level on the Instructional Faculty Track, consistent with experience and interest.

This position will report to the Vice Chairs for Education and play a key leadership role in advancing the education mission across these departments. The successful candidate will lead initiatives to enhance curriculum innovation, faculty development, educational research, and program evaluation, as well as promote scholarship in education. The Director will collaborate closely with faculty, trainees, program directors, and educational leaders across departments

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  Faculty Development: Organize seminars, assess departmental needs, and connect faculty with development opportunities.

  
  


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  Educational Research: Lead scholarship efforts, support faculty publishing, and conduct curriculum assessment studies.

  
  


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  Mentoring Leadership: Coordinate mentoring programs for faculty and residents.

  
  


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  Curriculum Development: Introduce contemporary teaching strategies, support instructional design, and ensure accreditation compliance.

  
  


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  Program Evaluation: Direct evaluation efforts and mentor educational support staff.

  
  


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  Departmental Leadership: Advise on resource allocation and participate in education-related decision-making.

  
  


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  Professional Development: Engage in institutional and national education organizations (e.g., OCRME, SEA, AAPAE).

  
  

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.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Medicine Administration

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

University of Iowa Health Care seeks its next Deputy Director to lead the NCI designated Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Clinical Services team. University of Iowa Health Care represents the integrated healthcare enterprise of the University of Iowa, which includes the University of Iowa Health Care Clinical Enterprise, the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, and University of Iowa Physicians. University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center serves as the main campus for University of Iowa Health Care and is one of the largest university-owned teaching hospitals in the United States and sits adjacent to the Iowa City Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. University of Iowa Health Care has recently expanded to include Medical Center Downtown (formerly known as Mercy), Medical Center North Liberty (new orthopedic hospital), and other locations across the state of Iowa. The faculty and staff of University of Iowa Health Care conduct biomedical research that has led to some of the most important discoveries in the treatment for cancer, heart attack, stroke, eye disease, hearing loss, genetic diseases, birth defects, and many other conditions. Through its educational mission, University of Iowa Health Care trains the next generation of global leaders in patient care, medical research, and education.

Located within the Carver College of Medicine, one of the top public medical schools in the country, the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (HCCC) has a distinguished record in research, education, and clinical care. The UI HCCC is the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, a distinction it has held since 2000. The center coordinates all cancer related research, education, and patient care by faculty and staff from 41 departments and six colleges across the university. A hallmark of the HCCC is multi-investigator collaboration among basic, clinical, and population scientists. In concert with University of Iowa Health Care, the HCCC is expanding its clinical practice to additional sites such as its Quad Cities campus in Bettendorf, IA, outreach sites, and collaboration with community oncologists and critical access hospitals to provide access to cutting edge treatments and clinical trials. In addition, UI Health Care recently forged an agreement with Mission Cancer + Blood to create a comprehensive cancer care network across the state of Iowa, which will greatly increase access to advanced cancer treatment and research across the State of Iowa.

The successful candidate for Deputy Director will be a creative leader and an accomplished administrator who understands the changing healthcare environment and is able to leverage the Center’s strengths to advance and support excellence in the delivery of clinical care and community engagement. The Deputy Director will be responsible for access, care delivery and coordination of cancer care at all UI Health sites, and cooperative efforts such as outreach and community collaboration to deliver exceptional care. This individual will foster excellent relationships across the institution and region, and will build innovative clinical programs. Stature in academic medicine in an oncology-related discipline (basic science, surgery, medical oncology, or radiation oncology), a record of effective administrative and fiscal leadership, exceptional interpersonal skills, and positive interactions with students, staff, and faculty are all important qualifications.

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. Candidates could become a member of one or more of several departments upon appointment.

The University of Iowa has retained Spencer Stuart - a national executive search firm - to assist with the search. Inquiries and applications may be submitted via email to Christian Myers (chmyers@spencerstuart.com).

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.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Ophthalmology & Visual Science

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Health Care 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 currently seeking an academically oriented optometrist to join a team of established providers. Appointment at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or full Professor and to the clinical (non-tenure) track consistent with clinical experience. The position entails clinical activity at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics main campus, Iowa River Landing Ambulatory site as well as possible outreach sites. Opportunities are available for teaching residents and medical students in the clinic and in small group classes.  As with all members of the faculty, expectations include maintaining high clinical and ethical standards that are carried into the decision-making process.  Adhering to compliance measures, establishing, and promoting an atmosphere of unity through collaborative practice and effective communication, and fostering a high level of patient and staff satisfaction.

The department currently supports 18 residents and 6 first year interns in the Ophthalmology training program, as well as fellowships in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Pediatric Inherited eye disorders, Glaucoma, Neuro Ophthalmology, Cornea, Oculoplastics and Surgical and Medical 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: Mark Wilkinson, OD, FAAO

Title: Clinical  Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Email address: mark-wilkinson@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.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.