Wayne State University • Detroit, MI 48208
Job #2684352439
Assistant Professor - Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences
Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedAssistant Professor - Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciencesat 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 of Ophthalmology, 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 systems biology. 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 and post-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.
Service extramurally, such as the study section for NIH grant review, is also anticipated.
Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. and a track record of research accomplishments evidenced by external grant funding and high-impact publications.
If MD required must obtain Michigan Medical License.
Faculty rank commensurate with credentials. Prefer multiple, extramurally funded active grants.
School/College/Division:
H06 - School of Medicine
H0603 - Ophthalmology Visual Anatomical Sciences
Regular Employee
Job type: Full Time
Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
Compensation type: Annual Salary
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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
Number of openings: 1
Reposted position: No
Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
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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.
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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