Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinical Faculty Recruitment

Nanosweb; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine seeks a Neuro-Ophthalmologist (board eligible/certified) for all ranks in a major academic department. The appointment supports teaching, scholarly activity, and service within a premier ophthalmology division.

Candidates must have an MD/DO (or equivalent) and be eligible for California medical licensure, with formal or non-tenure track faculty options described. Candidates with Neuro-Ophthalmology fellowship training are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent and eligible for CA Medical Licensure.
• Board eligible/certified in Neurology or Ophthalmology.
• Teaching responsibilities including supervision of fellows and residents.
• University service and scholarly activity expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach Neuro-Ophthalmology fellows, Ophthalmology/Neurology residents and students.
• Demonstrate professional excellence in clinical, teaching and scholarly activities.
• Contribute to academic missions and department service.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical excellence

Scholarly activity

Leadership

Education

MD/DO

MD/PhD optional

Job description

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at UC Irvine is recruiting a board eligible/certified Neuro-Ophthalmologist for all ranks (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor) in either the non-tenure track Health Sciences Clinical Professor series (non-senate) or the Professor of Clinical "X" series (senate).

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided; it is incumbent upon applicants to review them:

HS Clinical Professor

Clinical X Professor

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at UCI is a premier tertiary care academic department with strength and robust programs within all subspecialty areas of ophthalmology. In addition to a highly sought-after residency program, fellowship programs in every subspecialty area are offered. The department’s research productivity ranks highly in terms of NIH funding (9th in the nation) with extensive facilities and infrastructure available. Our Division of Neuro-ophthalmology is among the largest and diverse in the country, comprised of 5 fellowship-trained physicians with varied clinical and surgical areas of expertise. We train one fellow per year, through our AUPO-compliant training program. We enjoy strong, active collaborations with Neurosurgery, Neurology, Neuro-Oncology and Rheumatology colleagues within UCI and the surrounding community. Clinical volume is robust, hence the need to grow further by welcoming another outstanding team-oriented colleague.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties

APM - 035: Affiirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

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.

Applicants must hold an MD, DO, MD/PhD, DO/PhD, or equivalent and be eligible for California Medical Licensure.

Successful candidates must be Neurology or Ophthalmology board eligible/certified. They will be expected to fulfill the following four criteria: (a) Teaching — including supervision of Neuro-Ophthalmology fellows, Ophthalmology/Neurology residents, and medical students; (b) Professional competence and activity — demonstrating professional excellence; (c) Creative work or Scholarly/creative activity — showing academic achievement; and (d) University and public service.

Applicants who have completed Neuro-Ophthalmology fellowship training and have surgical experience in related areas (strabismus, orbit/oculoplastics) are encouraged to apply.