Ophthalmology: Pediatrics Full-time Faculty Member
University of California - Davis, Sacramento, CA, United States
Position Overview
Salary range:
$280,000 - $350,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.
Application Window
Open date:
April 23, 2026
Next review date:
Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:
Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The University of California Davis Eye Center, Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Science, is accepting applications for a highly qualified early or mid-career, full-time pediatrics clinician to join our active Pediatrics Service. The department provides the full range of eye care services at 5 locations across the greater metropolitan Sacramento area. The Department now occupies the new world-class 65,000 square foot Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute on the UC Davis Health campus. UC Davis Health is an integrated health system with a 646-bed hospital and a level 1 trauma center. UCD is renowned for its commitment to health care technology and for its regional collaborations with surrounding health care systems.
This position is designed for an individual who will be active in the medical and surgical care of pediatrics patients. Knowledge of pediatric ROP care is highly desired, but not required. Responsibilities will include clinical patient care, teaching and supervision of medical students and house staff, University service, call shared equally with other faculty members, and a commitment to scientific investigation, both clinical and/or translational.
This recruitment is conducted at the assistant and associate professor rank. The resulting hire will be at the assistant/associate rank, regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications:
The candidate must have an MD or MD/PhD and be board certified.
Additional qualifications:
Completed an AUPO-FCC certified pediatrics fellowship program by date of hire and possess or be eligible for unrestricted licensure in the state of California at the time of appointment.
Preferred qualifications:
ROP Training and experience; demonstrable commitment to the University's mission of research, teaching, and service; award achievements in outstanding clinical care, published work in relation to ophthalmology, and/or grant funding.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.
Reference requirements:
3-5 required (contact information only). The Department will only contact references after first confirming with the applicant, and only when the interview process is at an advanced stage.
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07553
Help contact:
cmblount@ucdavis.edu
Job Location
Sacramento, CA
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state for federal law.
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check.
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Salary range:
$280,000 - $350,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.
Application Window
Open date:
April 23, 2026
Next review date:
Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:
Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The University of California Davis Eye Center, Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Science, is accepting applications for a highly qualified early or mid-career, full-time pediatrics clinician to join our active Pediatrics Service. The department provides the full range of eye care services at 5 locations across the greater metropolitan Sacramento area. The Department now occupies the new world-class 65,000 square foot Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute on the UC Davis Health campus. UC Davis Health is an integrated health system with a 646-bed hospital and a level 1 trauma center. UCD is renowned for its commitment to health care technology and for its regional collaborations with surrounding health care systems.
This position is designed for an individual who will be active in the medical and surgical care of pediatrics patients. Knowledge of pediatric ROP care is highly desired, but not required. Responsibilities will include clinical patient care, teaching and supervision of medical students and house staff, University service, call shared equally with other faculty members, and a commitment to scientific investigation, both clinical and/or translational.
This recruitment is conducted at the assistant and associate professor rank. The resulting hire will be at the assistant/associate rank, regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications:
The candidate must have an MD or MD/PhD and be board certified.
Additional qualifications:
Completed an AUPO-FCC certified pediatrics fellowship program by date of hire and possess or be eligible for unrestricted licensure in the state of California at the time of appointment.
Preferred qualifications:
ROP Training and experience; demonstrable commitment to the University's mission of research, teaching, and service; award achievements in outstanding clinical care, published work in relation to ophthalmology, and/or grant funding.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.
Reference requirements:
3-5 required (contact information only). The Department will only contact references after first confirming with the applicant, and only when the interview process is at an advanced stage.
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07553
Help contact:
cmblount@ucdavis.edu
Job Location
Sacramento, CA
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state for federal law.
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check.
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