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Chief of Retina Division at UCLA Stein Eye Institute
Position overview
Position title: Associate/Full Professor and Chief of Retina DivisionApplication Window
Open date: September 16, 2024
Most recent review date: Friday, Nov 15, 2024 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 15, 2024 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 UCLA Department of Ophthalmology and Stein Eye Institute invite applications for a full-time faculty position at the level of associate or full professor to serve as chief of the retina division.
The selected candidate will also be recommended for appointment as The Ahmanson Chair in Ophthalmology, an administrative endowed chair in the Department of Ophthalmology.
We seek a clinician scientist with strong national or international reputation who is interested in significant medical and/or surgical activity, teaching of medical students, residents and fellows, research, and publication in professional and scientific journals. The candidate is expected to oversee the administration of the Retina Division and be actively engaged in service to the University and to the profession. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience.
The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment - please refer to Table 5-Scale 7. The base salary range for this position is $142,100 per year - $429,000 per year.
This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf), which provides for eligibility for additional compensation above the posted base salaries indicated above.
Further, the Search Committee also seeks candidates committed to contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion and we welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, and/or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Applicants should have a medical degree (M.D. or equivalent), ophthalmology residency training, completed fellowship training or equivalent in vitreoretinal diseases and disorders and surgery, be board eligible in ophthalmology, and be eligible for medical licensure in California.
Department: https://eye.ucla.edu/
Qualifications
Medical degree (M.D. or equivalent)
Board eligible in ophthalmology.
Eligible for Physician and Surgeon License in California.
Residency training in ophthalmology.
Fellowship training or equivalent in vitreoretinal diseases and disorders and surgery.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Research - A summary of your research and creative activities including funding and publication history.
Statement of Teaching - A summary of your teaching methodology and modes of instruction.
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
The Search Committee will not contact references without your prior permission.
Help contact: pjlopez@mednet.ucla.edu
About UCLA
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.
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