Assistant Professor (Clinical)

Position Information

Position/Rank
Assistant Professor (Clinical)

Department
00267 - Ophthalmology-Services

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Track
Non Tenure Track

New Position to Begin
when available

Details

VA ANTERIOR SEGMENT / COMPREHENSIVE OPHTHALMOLOGIST

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Utah, John A. Moran Eye Center, is actively seeking an anterior segment/comprehensive or fellowship trained in glaucoma or corneal diseases ophthalmologist. This position will be responsible for the clinical and surgical care of patients at the VA. This is an 8/8ths position with education an important role and includes some limited clinical time at the Moran Eye Center. Responsibilities include resident and fellow teaching, training, and mentoring. 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 should be board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology. They can also be fellowship-trained in glaucoma or corneal diseases.

Please visit the following quick link to apply for this position:
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/165314

Questions may be sent to
[email protected]

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, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.

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 student.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“ URS ”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Please solicit 3 letters of recommendation on your behalf and have them sent to [email protected] and addressed to:

Randall J Olson, MD

John Moran Eye Center

65 Mario Capecchi Drive

Salt Lake City, UT 84132

Open Date
05/29/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Requisition Number
PRN03574F

Type
Faculty