The Department of Ophthalmology at UC San Diego (http://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/eyes/Pages/default.aspx) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The Department is seeking an experienced, nationally recognized, dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Division Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology.

The UC San Diego Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology is among the busiest pediatric practices in the county. It serves the children of San Diego county at both the Rady Children's Hospital via the Rady Children's Health Network and the UC San Diego Ratner Children's Eye Center. The amalgamation of Rady and UCSD resources into one program represents an exciting and unique opportunity. The successful candidate will lead a unified division in clinical care at multiple sites, research and educational programs.

Candidates must have an MD, PhD or MD/PhD. Candidates with an MD must be Board Certified in Ophthalmology, have or be qualified for a California medical license, and have completed fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology.

Leadership and research experience is preferred.

The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:

HS Clinical Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-278.pdf
Clinical X Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-275.pdf
Adjunct Professor - see: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-280.pdf
In-Residence Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-270.pdf

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on the University of California pay scales. Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.

Applications must be submitted through the University of California San Diego's Academic Personnel RECRUIT system at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF02101.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran's status.

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