Assistant Professor

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City seeks a vitreoretinal clinician-scientist to establish an independent clinical and translational program focused on macular and retinal diseases. The position is approximately 50% research and 50% clinical care, faculty tenure-track with rank and salary commensurate with experience.

The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency, be AB Ophthalmology board-certified or eligible, and completed a two-year vitreoretinal

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency.
• Must be board-certified or board-eligible by the AB Ophthalmology.
• Must have completed a two-year vitreoretinal fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Teach and train residents and fellows in the clinic and operating room.
• Establish an independent clinical and translational research program focused on macular and retinal diseases.
• Balance approximately 50% research and 50% clinical practice.

Skills

Clinical research

Retina imaging

Teaching residents & fellows

Education

Ophthalmology residency completed

Board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology

Two-year vitreoretinal fellowship

Tools

OCT imaging

Job description

Position Information

Position/Rank Assistant Professor Vitreoretinal/Clinician Scientist

Department 00267 - Ophthalmology-Services

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Tenure Track

New Position to Begin 7/1/2026

Details

VITREORETINAL CLINICIAN SCIENTIST OPHTHALMOLOGY POSITION

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Utah, John A. Moran Eye Center, is actively seeking a vitreoretinal clinician-scientist interested in establishing an independent clinical and translational research program focused on inherited and acquired diseases of the macula and retina. This position is approximately 50% research and 50% clinical practice. We are seeking an ophthalmologist with a strong peer-reviewed publication track record of research in retinal and macular diseases, along with a background in advanced imaging modalities of the retina. Responsibilities include teaching and training residents and fellows in the clinic and operating room. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in an academic setting. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials. Candidates must have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency and be board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology, as well as completed a two-year surgical vitreoretinal fellowship. Please provide three letters of reference with your application.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

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The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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Notice

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Special Instructions for Candidates

Please solicit 3 letters of recommendation outside the University of Utah on your behalf.

Job Information

Open Date 07/01/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN03898F

Type Faculty