Assistant Professor (Clinical) Peds Ophthalmology

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The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank Assistant Professor (Clinical) Peds Ophthalmology Department 00869 - Ophthalmology City Salt Lake City, UT Track Non Tenure Track New Position to Begin When filled Details

PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY POSITION

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Utah, John A. Moran Eye

Center, is actively seeking a pediatric ophthalmologist. This position will include clinical care of patients at our Moran clinics with an emphasis on the medical and surgical care of pediatric and adult patients. Clinical and/or basic research projects are encouraged. Responsibilities include resident and fellow teaching and training in the clinic and operating room. This is a full-time clinical track faculty position in an academic setting. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials. Candidates must have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency and should be board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology as well as fellowship trained in pediatric ophthalmology.

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The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

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The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Three letters of recommendation are required. Please solicit three letters of recommendation on your behalf and have these letters emailed to and addressed to:

Jeff Pettey, M.D., M.B.A.

Chair, Department of Ophthalmology

65 Mario Capecchi Drive

Salt Lake City, UT 84132

Open Date 01/14/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN03991F Type Faculty

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only
• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only