Retina Faculty at UCLA Health
University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, United States
Position Overview
Position title:
Retina Faculty at UCLA
Salary range:
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5/Scale 7. The salary range for this position is $134,700 - $411,500. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf
Application Window
Open date:
April 22, 2026
Next review date:
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) – Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:
Monday, Jun 1, 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 UCLA Department of Ophthalmology invites applications for a full‑time, tenured faculty position at the level of associate or full professor in vitreoretinal diseases and disorders with primary clinical activities at Stein Eye Institute, Doheny Eye Centers‑UCLA and affiliated hospitals. The successful candidate will be considered for appointment to the Dolly Green Chair in Clinical Research, a permanent endowed chair in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
Applicants should be dedicated to teaching, exemplary patient care, professional activities, creative contributions to administrative, academic or research activities, and service to the University and to the profession. Candidates must be board eligible in ophthalmology and immediately eligible for medical licensure in the State of California.
Further, the Search Committee welcomes candidates whose personal and professional experience, mentorship, and contributions to the success of all students and trainees regardless of background have qualified them for this position.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
Medical school education from a school recognized by the Medical Board of California.
Accredited residency training program in ophthalmology.
Fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery.
Additional qualifications
Board eligible in ophthalmology.
Eligible for medical licensure in California.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Cover Letter – letter of application indicating interest in the position and describing record in teaching, research or creative activity, and campus or community service.
Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V. including complete bibliography, honors, and grant award information.
Statement of Research – past research achievements and future direction.
Statement of Teaching – teaching methodology.
Reference check authorization release form – complete and upload.
Reference requirements
3-4 references (contact information only).
References will not be contacted unless you are a final candidate, and after express permission.
Apply
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10792
Help Contact
pjlopez@mednet.ucla.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 or federal law.
Job Location
Los Angeles, CA
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Position title:
Retina Faculty at UCLA
Salary range:
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5/Scale 7. The salary range for this position is $134,700 - $411,500. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf
Application Window
Open date:
April 22, 2026
Next review date:
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) – Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:
Monday, Jun 1, 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 UCLA Department of Ophthalmology invites applications for a full‑time, tenured faculty position at the level of associate or full professor in vitreoretinal diseases and disorders with primary clinical activities at Stein Eye Institute, Doheny Eye Centers‑UCLA and affiliated hospitals. The successful candidate will be considered for appointment to the Dolly Green Chair in Clinical Research, a permanent endowed chair in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
Applicants should be dedicated to teaching, exemplary patient care, professional activities, creative contributions to administrative, academic or research activities, and service to the University and to the profession. Candidates must be board eligible in ophthalmology and immediately eligible for medical licensure in the State of California.
Further, the Search Committee welcomes candidates whose personal and professional experience, mentorship, and contributions to the success of all students and trainees regardless of background have qualified them for this position.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
Medical school education from a school recognized by the Medical Board of California.
Accredited residency training program in ophthalmology.
Fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery.
Additional qualifications
Board eligible in ophthalmology.
Eligible for medical licensure in California.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Cover Letter – letter of application indicating interest in the position and describing record in teaching, research or creative activity, and campus or community service.
Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V. including complete bibliography, honors, and grant award information.
Statement of Research – past research achievements and future direction.
Statement of Teaching – teaching methodology.
Reference check authorization release form – complete and upload.
Reference requirements
3-4 references (contact information only).
References will not be contacted unless you are a final candidate, and after express permission.
Apply
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10792
Help Contact
pjlopez@mednet.ucla.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 or federal law.
Job Location
Los Angeles, CA
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