Assistant Professor

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan Medical School's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences seeks tenure-track faculty with a strong research focus in Visual Sciences. The position supports 80% or more research, with a primary appointment in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and a joint appointment in a basic science department.

Rank is Assistant/Associate/Professor based on credentials. The appointment is full-time with an anticipated start in 2026.

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent research program in Visual Sciences with primary appointment in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and a joint appointment in a basic science department.
• Lead a laboratory focusing on regeneration, inflammation, and eye disease mechanisms.

Job description

Job Summary

The University of Michigan School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is seeking outstanding candidates for a tenure-track faculty position focused 80% or more on research. Successful candidates will be expected to establish an independent research program in Visual Sciences with a primary appointment in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and a joint appointment in an appropriate basic science department. Applicants focused on all areas of vision research will be evaluated with particular consideration given to those studying regeneration and restoration of vision, inflammation, modeling and mechanisms of eye disease, and cell and molecular biology of vision. Candidates applying for the rank of assistant or associate professor are particularly encouraged to apply.

The position is for the tenure track and is full-time with an expected hiring date in 2026. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and academic credentials. The University of Michigan provides an outstanding academic environment across all areas of STEM research and is perennially within the top five universities in the US for research funding. The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has for many years been a leading center for research with more than 20 active research laboratories and more than 140 clinical and research faculty, and maintains a top 10 national ranking. Vision research at the University of Michigan is supported by a P30 Vision Center grant with 5 cores and a T32 training grant for graduate students and fellows in eye research. The department is also one of the country?s leaders in ophthalmology career development awards from both the NIH and foundations.

Required Qualifications*

• Eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

This position is posted as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses. Employment will require both a criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.