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 of Ophthalmology, Shiley Eye Center, UCSD Vision Research and Rady Children's Hospital are expanding and recruiting physicians specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology.

The positions will be academic appointments with clinical, educational, teaching and translational research responsibilities. Clinically the successful candidates will contribute to a robust pediatric ophthalmology practice serving the children of San Diego 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 appropriate series and appointment will be based on the candidate's background 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
In-Residence Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-270.pdf
Adjunct Professor - see: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-280.pdf

As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf

Candidates must have a MD or equivalent, or MD/PhD in health related fields.

Candidates must be Board certified or Board eligible in Ophthalmology and have completed fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology.

Candidates must also have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Candidates with strong clinical skills, outstanding productivity, and an interest in translational research are preferred.

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For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

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