Assistant Professor

Position Information

Position/Rank Assistant Professor Vitreoretinal/Clinician Scientist

Department 00267 - Ophthalmology-Services

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Tenure Track

New Position to Begin 7/1/2026

Details

VITREORETINAL CLINICIAN SCIENTIST OPHTHALMOLOGY POSITION

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Utah, John A. Moran Eye Center, is actively seeking a vitreoretinal clinician-scientist interested in establishing an independent clinical and translational research program focused on inherited and acquired diseases of the macula and retina. This position is approximately 50% research and 50% clinical practice. We are seeking an ophthalmologist with a strong peer-reviewed publication track record of research in retinal and macular diseases, along with a background in advanced imaging modalities of the retina. Responsibilities include teaching and training residents and fellows in the clinic and operating room. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in an academic setting. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials. Candidates must have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency and be board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology, as well as completed a two-year surgical vitreoretinal fellowship. Please provide three letters of reference with your application.

Please visit the following website to apply for this position:

https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/188607

Inquiries may be sent to [email protected]

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Please solicit 3 letters of recommendation outside the University of Utah on your behalf.

Open Date 07/01/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN03898F

Type Faculty