Ophthalmology: Neuro-Ophthalmology Full-time Faculty Member
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: August 7, 2023
Most recent review date: Saturday, Sep 30, 2023 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: Sunday, Dec 31, 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 University of California, Davis School of Medicine, UC Davis Eye Center, is seeking a full-time faculty member with special expertise in Neuro-Ophthalmology. This position will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. The position is designed for an individual who will be active in clinical care and education. The candidate must have an MD, DO, or MD/PhD, be board certified in Neurology or Ophthalmology, possess or be eligible for licensure in the state of California, completed a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship, have teaching experience, and clinical care experience in neuro-ophthalmology. Additionally, award achievements in outstanding clinical care and published work in relation to neuro-ophthalmology are preferred. Responsibilities include: clinical patient care, teaching and supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows; and university service. For more information, please visit the department website at: http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/eyecenter/.
Qualified applicants should upload a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three references, a statement of teaching, and a statement of contributions to diversity online at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05759.
This recruitment is conducted at the assistant/associate rank. The resulting hire will be at the assistant/associate rank, regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications.
Qualifications
- Board certified or eligible
- Eligible for licensure in the state of California
- Completed a Neuro-Ophthalmology fellowship or equivalent by date of hire
- Teaching experience
- Clinical care experience in the specialty of Neuro-Ophthalmology
- Award achievements in outstanding clinical care
- Published work in relation to Neuro-Ophthalmology research
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
References will only be contacted should a candidate progress through the first round of interviews, and then only once the candidate is notified that referees will be contacted.
Help contact: cmblount@ucdavis.edu
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