Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, Adjunct, In-Residence) Neuro Ophthalmology
Application Window
Open date: July 7, 2022
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Friday, Jul 7, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Viterbi FamilyDepartment of Ophthalmology (https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/ophthalmology/pages/default.aspx) at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The Department, Shiley Eye Institute, and UCSD Vision Research are expanding. The Department is recruiting clinician scientist(s) in Neuro Ophthalmology.
Candidates will provide clinical care, research and teaching for conditions in the areas of: Double Vision; Eyelid abnormalities; Microvascular cranial nerve palsy; Myasthenia gravis; Optic nerve disorders; Psuedotumor cerebri; Strabismus; and Thyroid eye disease.
The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate of Full Professor level will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
HS Clinical Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-278.pdf
Clinical X Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-275.pdf
Adjunct Professor – see: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-280.pdf
In-Residence Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-270.pdf
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on the University of California pay scales. Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.
As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf
Qualifications
Candidates must have an MD, MD/PhD in health related fields or equivalent. Candidates with an MD must be board eligible or board certified in Ophthalmology and have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
Candidates must have the experience in treatment of vision problems that relate to nervous system; including vision problems due to brain injuries or diseases, trauma, stroke, or infection.
Candidates with outstanding productivity in research and clinical care are preferred.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
Help contact: ckishaba@ucsd.edu
Campus Information
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
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