Position overview Position title: Department Chair, Ophthalmology Salary range: The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $260,000-$550,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation
Plan. UC Salary information can be found here: 2026-2027 Academic Salary Scales Application Window Open date: June 22, 2026 Next review date: Sunday, Jul 26, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Jun 22, 2027 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 University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) School of Medicine (SOM) is committed to academic excellence, and to enhancing access, and success of our faculty, staff, and students and is dedicated to serving its communities and creating a healthier world by serving as the preeminent destination for transformative, innovative and
impactful research, medical education and clinical care. UC San Diego is seeking its next Chair of the Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology who will be an inspirational scholar, clinician, and leader with proven administrative experience to work closely with faculty, staff, and administrators within Ophthalmology and beyond, fostering excellence in research and discovery, education, clinical care, and community
outreach and service. Consistent with the core values of the institution, the Chair is responsible for the quality of educational, clinical, and scientific programs within the department. The Chair is further responsible for the overall leadership and management of the department consistent with guidelines set forth in the policy and procedures in the UC systemwide Academic Personnel Manual (APM) as issued by the
Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, the UC San Diego Policy & Procedure Manual and Academic Senate Bylaws and Regulations. This oversight includes the appropriate and optimal use of human, financial, space, and other resources to successfully manage the educational, clinical, and research missions of the department. As with similar roles, the Chair is expected to abide by UC San Diego’s
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