Ophthalmology Department Chair — Vision, Research & Leadership

UC San Diego Academic Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Academic Jobs seeks a Department Chair for Ophthalmology. The position comes with a salary range of $260,000-$550,000, dependent on experience and negotiations. The role requires strong leadership in an academic healthcare environment, overseeing management, academic planning, and strategic direction.

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished record in academic medicine, with responsibilities including fostering excellence in research, education, and clinical care. The appointment will be at the Associate or Full Professor level, based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional, scholarly, and educational accomplishments as a faculty member.
• Engagement in an academic healthcare environment.
• Analyzing and implementing strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Department’s management, academic planning, budget, personnel.
• Establish and advance the Department’s strategic direction.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration for academic growth.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Research Management

Strategic Planning

Education

MD or equivalent medical degree

Board certification in ophthalmology

Job description

UC San Diego Academic Jobs seeks a Department Chair for Ophthalmology. The position comes with a salary range of $260,000-$550,000, dependent on experience and negotiations. The role requires strong leadership in an academic healthcare environment, overseeing management, academic planning, and strategic direction.

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished record in academic medicine, with responsibilities including fostering excellence in research, education, and clinical care. The appointment will be at the Associate or Full Professor level, based on qualifications.