Assistant/Associate or Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology

(Neuro-Ophthalmology Service)

The Department of Ophthalmology/USC Roski Eye Institute, Keck School of Medicine of USC, is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track fellowship-trained, board-eligible, or board-certified clinical faculty in neuro-ophthalmology at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level to join our department’s Neuro-Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Service. The successful candidates will have the academic title of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology.  

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the Trojan Family. The USC Department of Ophthalmology/USC Roski Eye Institute has a long track record of excellence in clinical care, vision research, and in the development of leaders in the field. It has been named one of the top 20 “Best Hospitals” in the United States for over 30 years by US News & World Report. For FY’2024, the department was ranked #3 among all ophthalmology departments in the country in terms of NIH research funding, according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR). Furthermore, the USC Ophthalmology Residency Program is also ranked nationally in the U.S. by Doximity.

Job Accountabilities/Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Provides outstanding clinical care in neuro-ophthalmology and adult strabismus.
• Actively involve in the teaching and mentoring of students, interns, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Board-certified/board-eligible ophthalmologists who are surgeons are welcome to apply.
• Ideal candidate should be trained and experienced in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of neurological conditions and disorders that affect the visual pathways including those who have been diagnosed with strabismus.

• Applicants must hold an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree.  
• Interest in clinical, translational, or basic science research with a track record of productive research and the goal of obtaining extramural funding in the future is preferred.

Position Summary and Compensation:

The annual base salary for this full-time, non-tenure-track, and exempt faculty position will be between $165,000 to $330,000 plus productivity incentives. The annual base salary is dependent on the rank hired into and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of benefits and perks located at https://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perks/. The new faculty will also be provided with ample clinical, teaching, research, and leadership opportunities if he/she is interested.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education or training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Application Process:  

Applicants should apply for this position at the USC job posting website and provide the following documents: (i) Cover Letter or Letter of Interest, (ii) Curriculum Vitae, and (iii) Contact information for three (3) references (name, email address, telephone number, and current position/affiliation).  Applications will be reviewed immediately until the position is filled. For inquiries on the application process, please send an email to Norma T. Sayoto, MPA at  norma.sayoto@med.usc.edu.