Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor Ocular Disease, Ocular Biology, Ocular Therapeutics

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Ocular Disease, Ocular Biology, Ocular Therapeutics

The Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a tenure‑track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank. The role focuses on ocular disease, ocular biology, and therapeutics, and may encompass related research areas relevant to the eye or vision.

Salary range: $80,800 (Assistant Professor, 9‑month appointment) to $270,000 (Full Professor, 11‑month appointment). Off‑scale salary and additional compensation may be offered to achieve competitive market conditions.

Anticipated start:
July 1, 2026 or January 1, 2027.

Open date:
November 20, 2025

Most recent review date:
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed only if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date:
Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time).

• Conduct cutting‑edge research in ocular disease, ocular biology, and therapeutics.
• Teach courses in the Doctor of Optometry program and in the Vision Science graduate PhD program.
• Provide service to the department, university, and broader scientific community (e.g., committees, outreach).
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations within UC Berkeley, UNC sites, and external institutions.
• Engage with diverse patient populations through the school’s clinical facilities.

• OD, MD, DO, Pharm
  
  D, DVM, or equivalent clinical degree from anゾ accredited institution (or equivalent international degree).
• PhD or equivalent international degree.

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• Both research and clinical training.
• Demonstrated potential for exceptional research achievements and excellence in teaching for both professional and graduate curricula.
• Strong potential for local, national, and global collaborations.
• Experience or potential for inclusive research practices that promote excellence and equity.

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated CV.
• Cover Letter (optional).
• Statement of Research Interests and Future Plans.
• Statement of Teaching and Ment File naming Representative Mentoring.
• Statement of Service.
• Authorization to Release Information Form (required for selected candidates).
• Optional publications (up to five).

• Minimum three references (contact information only). Letters of reference, if requested, are confidential per UC policy.

Berkeley, CA

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UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1‑d).

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