Assistant Professor - Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences

Assistant Professor - Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor - Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education.

Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties) :

The Department ofOphthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences at Wayne State University School of Medicine seeks an exemplary faculty member at any rank in the areas of ocular disease, neurosciences, and / or systemsbiology.

Multi-disciplinary investigations of diabetic retinopathy, ocular infectious diseases,retinal cell signaling, artificial intelligence, optogenetics, and glaucoma are of interest.

Work in health disparities is particularly encouraged, as well as publications in high-impact journals that are peer-reviewed.

Successful candidates are expected to develop and sustain a dynamic, externally funded research program and commit to excellence in graduate and medical education.

Train graduate students andpost-doctoral fellows.

Some teaching is expected in anatomy courses for undergraduate medical education, such as Histology, Cell Biology, Embryology, or Neuroscience.

Service is expected at the School, College, and University.

Serviceextramurally, such as the study section for NIH grant review, is alsoanticipated.

Unique duties : Qualifications :

Qualifications :

or MD / and atrack record of research accomplishmentsevidenced by external grant funding and high-impact publications.

If MD required must obtainMichigan Medical License.

Facultyrank commensurate with credentials. Prefer multiple, extramurallyfunded active grants.

Preferred qualifications :

School / College / Division :

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department :

H0603 - Ophthalmology Visual Anatomical Sciences

Employment type :

• Regular Employee
• Job type : Full Time
• Job category : Academic / Faculty

Funding / salary information :

• Compensation type : Annual Salary
• Hourly rate :
• Salary minimum :
• Salary hire maximum :

Working conditions :

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education.

Our deep rooted. commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success ln a diverse, global society.

WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer

Job openings :

• Number of openings : 1
• Reposted position : No
• Reposted reason : None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting / requisition number :

Background check requirements :

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work.

If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.