Assistant Professor (Clinical) Neuro-Ophthalmology

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health is seeking an Assistant Professor (Clinical) in Neuro-Ophthalmology at the John A. Moran Eye Center in Salt Lake City, UT.

The position focuses on clinical care delivery with additional teaching of medical students, residents and fellows in the clinic. Candidates must have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency and be board certified or eligible in Ophthalmology, with fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology.

Qualifications

• Completed an accredited ophthalmology residency program.
• Fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology completed or in progress.
• Board certification or eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology or eligibility in Neurology with neuro-ophthalmology training.

Responsibilities

• Provide Neuro-Ophthalmology clinical care.
• Teach medical students, residents and fellows in the clinic.
• Duties include ophthalmology/neurology cases as per training.
• Academic rank and salary commensurate with experience.

Education

Ophthalmology residency

Fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology

AB Ophthalmology board certified or eligible

AB Psychiatry/Neurology board certified or eligible

Job description

Position Information

Position/Rank Assistant Professor (Clinical) Neuro-Ophthalmology

Department 00267 - Ophthalmology-Services

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Non Tenure Track

New Position to Begin 07/28/2026

Details

NEURO - OPHTHALMOLOGIST

The Departments of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Neurology at the University of Utah, John A. Moran Eye Center are actively seeking a neuro-ophthalmologist. This position will be primarily in clinical care delivery. Responsibilities also include medical student, resident and fellow teaching in the clinic. Duties will include Neuro-Ophthalmology, with ophthalmology or neurology to be determined by applicant training and preference. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. This is a full-time clinical faculty position in an academic setting. Candidates must have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency program and be Ophthalmology board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology or a Neurology residency program and be board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and have completed a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology. Clinical experience in outpatient neurology or ophthalmology would be beneficial.

Inquiries may be sent to [e-mail]

The University of Utah is an Affir... 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. Statement of Values: The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

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Notice

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Special Instructions box: Three letters of recommendation are required. Please solicit three letters of recommendation on your behalf and have these letters emailed to [e-mail] and addressed to:

Jeff Pettey, M.D., M.B.A.

Chair, Department of Ophthalmology

65 Mario Capecchi Drive

Salt Lake City, UT 84132

Open Date 07/28/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN04093F

Type Faculty