Susan and Dowd Ritter/Research to Prevent Blindness Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology - Associate Professor/ Professor
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Location: Birmingham, AL 35242
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Position Information
School/College
School of Medicine
Title
Susan and Dowd Ritter/Research to Prevent Blindness Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology - Associate Professor/ Professor
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank
Associate Professor/Professor
Tenure Status
Open Tenure
Payroll Status
Faculty 12
Job Description
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at UAB Callahan Eye, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is inviting applications for a highly successful research-intensive faculty member to join our team. This individual will hold the Susan and Dowd Ritter/Research to Prevent Blindness Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology. Applications will be considered for the rank of Associate Professor or Professor and tenure-track or tenured, based on qualifications and experience. The Department welcomes applicants with an established track record and significant research accomplishments in areas of vision research that may complement and/or expand the research interests of the Department. Successful applicants are expected to run an internationally-recognized, externally-funded research program, and have demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to develop a strong multidisciplinary and collaborative research environment.
UAB possesses a thriving and well-funded vision science research environment, which includes an NIH P30 core grant. The interdisciplinary research team of the Department is currently composed of scientists, clinician scientists, biologists, endocrinologists, engineers, optometrists focusing their research activities towards understanding the pathogenesis of, and improving treatment for, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, myopia, and low vision among others. The department boasts a range of strengths in basic, translational and clinical research including: cell replacement therapy, gene therapy, retinal imaging, retinal structure/function, stem cell biology, angiogenesis, cell signaling, biomechanics, improving the outcomes of eye care for diverse populations and proximity to one of the largest eye banks in the US. Excellent opportunity to obtain students from the graduate school programs at UAB.
In 2023, the Department was awarded more than $10 million in total research funding. More detailed information about the Department can be found at https://www.uab.edu/medicine/ophthalmology/.
Driven by an intensely collaborative and entrepreneurial character, UAB is one of the leading economic engines of the State, with a nearly $4 billion budget and a statewide economic impact exceeding $12.1 billion annually. UAB is Alabama's largest employer with nearly 28,000 employees, and one in every 20 jobs within the state of Alabama is either held directly by a UAB employee or is supported as a result of UAB's presence. With nearly 1,700 faculty and almost 1,200 medical and graduate students, the UAB Heersink School of Medicine ranks 26th nationally in federal research funding and in the top 15 for all public institutions. Total research expenditures at UAB exceeded $715 million in 2022.
Birmingham is a friendly, diverse, and welcoming urban center nestled at the base of the Appalachian Mountains. The area has undergone a cultural revolution and community invigoration and is brimming with entertainment, arts, nightlife, outdoor recreation, sports, and world-class cuisine. Birmingham has its own airport with daily direct connections to 26 airports and 23 cities. Located in the heart of the Southeast, Birmingham is easily accessible to Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga, New Orleans, Memphis and lovely beach communities along the gulf coast. With its picturesque surroundings, Birmingham has been recognized as an "All American City", one of the top ten American cities to live and work, and one of the top ten entrepreneurial and job growth hot spots in America. The combination of pleasant weather, geography, diverse culture, activities, and lifestyle make this city a wonderful place to live, raise a family, and pursue a career in academic research and medicine.
The Department has nearly 50 full- and part-time clinical and research faculty and is based in the freestanding Callahan Eye Hospital, part of the UAB Health System. UAB Callahan Eye Hospital has 16 operating rooms performing 15,000+ surgeries annually and operates an expanded network of more than 20 satellite clinics across Central Alabama responsible for 144,000+ ophthalmology clinic visits. Callahan Eye is the only eye specialty hospital in Alabama and one of the few facilities in the world dedicated to advancements in ophthalmology. As such, the hospital is a key service of the UAB Health System and operates the teaching programs for the Department of Ophthalmology. Callahan Eye is also home to a 24-hour eye emergency department and is the only Level I Ocular Trauma Center in the region.
Rank and salary will be competitive and commensurate with training and experience. UAB provides a competitive and comprehensive suite of health and retirement benefits including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, life insurance and educational assistance for employees and families.
Required Qualifications
The Department welcomes applicants with an established track record and significant research accomplishments in areas of vision research that may complement and/or expand the research interests of the Department. Successful applicants are expected to run an internationally-recognized, externally-funded research program, and have demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to develop a strong multidisciplinary and collaborative research environment
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2354P
Open Date
03/15/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
About University of Alabama at Birmingham
To learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham click here.
Position Information
School/College
School of Medicine
Title
Susan and Dowd Ritter/Research to Prevent Blindness Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology - Associate Professor/ Professor
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank
Associate Professor/Professor
Tenure Status
Open Tenure
Payroll Status
Faculty 12
Job Description
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at UAB Callahan Eye, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is inviting applications for a highly successful research-intensive faculty member to join our team. This individual will hold the Susan and Dowd Ritter/Research to Prevent Blindness Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology. Applications will be considered for the rank of Associate Professor or Professor and tenure-track or tenured, based on qualifications and experience. The Department welcomes applicants with an established track record and significant research accomplishments in areas of vision research that may complement and/or expand the research interests of the Department. Successful applicants are expected to run an internationally-recognized, externally-funded research program, and have demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to develop a strong multidisciplinary and collaborative research environment.
UAB possesses a thriving and well-funded vision science research environment, which includes an NIH P30 core grant. The interdisciplinary research team of the Department is currently composed of scientists, clinician scientists, biologists, endocrinologists, engineers, optometrists focusing their research activities towards understanding the pathogenesis of, and improving treatment for, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, myopia, and low vision among others. The department boasts a range of strengths in basic, translational and clinical research including: cell replacement therapy, gene therapy, retinal imaging, retinal structure/function, stem cell biology, angiogenesis, cell signaling, biomechanics, improving the outcomes of eye care for diverse populations and proximity to one of the largest eye banks in the US. Excellent opportunity to obtain students from the graduate school programs at UAB.
In 2023, the Department was awarded more than $10 million in total research funding. More detailed information about the Department can be found at https://www.uab.edu/medicine/ophthalmology/.
Driven by an intensely collaborative and entrepreneurial character, UAB is one of the leading economic engines of the State, with a nearly $4 billion budget and a statewide economic impact exceeding $12.1 billion annually. UAB is Alabama's largest employer with nearly 28,000 employees, and one in every 20 jobs within the state of Alabama is either held directly by a UAB employee or is supported as a result of UAB's presence. With nearly 1,700 faculty and almost 1,200 medical and graduate students, the UAB Heersink School of Medicine ranks 26th nationally in federal research funding and in the top 15 for all public institutions. Total research expenditures at UAB exceeded $715 million in 2022.
Birmingham is a friendly, diverse, and welcoming urban center nestled at the base of the Appalachian Mountains. The area has undergone a cultural revolution and community invigoration and is brimming with entertainment, arts, nightlife, outdoor recreation, sports, and world-class cuisine. Birmingham has its own airport with daily direct connections to 26 airports and 23 cities. Located in the heart of the Southeast, Birmingham is easily accessible to Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga, New Orleans, Memphis and lovely beach communities along the gulf coast. With its picturesque surroundings, Birmingham has been recognized as an "All American City", one of the top ten American cities to live and work, and one of the top ten entrepreneurial and job growth hot spots in America. The combination of pleasant weather, geography, diverse culture, activities, and lifestyle make this city a wonderful place to live, raise a family, and pursue a career in academic research and medicine.
The Department has nearly 50 full- and part-time clinical and research faculty and is based in the freestanding Callahan Eye Hospital, part of the UAB Health System. UAB Callahan Eye Hospital has 16 operating rooms performing 15,000+ surgeries annually and operates an expanded network of more than 20 satellite clinics across Central Alabama responsible for 144,000+ ophthalmology clinic visits. Callahan Eye is the only eye specialty hospital in Alabama and one of the few facilities in the world dedicated to advancements in ophthalmology. As such, the hospital is a key service of the UAB Health System and operates the teaching programs for the Department of Ophthalmology. Callahan Eye is also home to a 24-hour eye emergency department and is the only Level I Ocular Trauma Center in the region.
Rank and salary will be competitive and commensurate with training and experience. UAB provides a competitive and comprehensive suite of health and retirement benefits including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, life insurance and educational assistance for employees and families.
Required Qualifications
The Department welcomes applicants with an established track record and significant research accomplishments in areas of vision research that may complement and/or expand the research interests of the Department. Successful applicants are expected to run an internationally-recognized, externally-funded research program, and have demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to develop a strong multidisciplinary and collaborative research environment
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2354P
Open Date
03/15/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
About University of Alabama at Birmingham
To learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham click here.