Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology
Position Overview
Organization: Ophthalmology
Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology
Position Details
Position Description
The University of Washington's Department of Ophthalmology is currently recruiting for a full-time faculty position to specialize in corneal physiology, and in particular molecular mechanisms of corneal limbal stem cell function. This position is based at UW Medicine’s South Lake Union Campus in Seattle at the Vision Science Center. This position is without tenure due to funding. Anticipated start date is September 1, 2025 or sooner.
This appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, without tenure (WOT) due to source of funding. This position is a multi-year appointment with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The 1.0 FTE base salary for this position will be Assistant Professor MD (WOT) $10,083 to $11,667 per month ($121,000-$140,000 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a US Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Responsibilities include performance of research within area of expertise, and engagement in teaching of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, residents, medical students, and clinical fellows. It is expected the successful candidate will be competitive for extramural research grants and will establish a strong publication record in the field.
University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. Successful candidates will be expected to engage in substantial teaching and scholarly research in academic ophthalmology.
The successful candidate is expected to support the Department of Ophthalmology’s commitment to working with diverse community populations. We actively welcome and engage faculty, students and staff from diverse backgrounds and reflect the importance of diversity through leadership and innovation within education, research and patient care. All are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD (or foreign equivalent) with expertise in corneal cell and molecular biology.
Instructions
Interested candidates should submit their application including a cover letter, a current CV, three references and a statement of past and planned contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion (i.e., diversity statement) via Interfolio:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
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Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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Disability Services
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