Vice Chair For Research, COM Ophthalmology

Candidate Qualifications:

The following qualifications represent the broad set of skills and personal attributes deemed important for success as the next Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Ophthalmology and Director of Research in the Jones Eye Institute. While no candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional qualifications and personal assets:

• A PhD or MD/PhD in vision science or a related field (required)
• A distinguished record of research and publications that would support appointment as a tenured associate or professor in the UAMS College of Medicine (required)
• Demonstrated contributions to research success relevant to vision science, including a record of successful mentorship, along with a record of academic accomplishments as reflected in publications, research funding, and membership to national and international societies
• Understanding of, and commitment to, advancing excellent educational programs and teaching
• Experience crafting a vision and executing on a strategic plan to elevate a department, center, program, or other unit
• Experience building internal and external partnerships
• Financial acumen and experience in managing complex budgets
• An impeccable reputation for personal and organizational integrity, transparency, compliance, and accountability

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Procedure for Candidacy:

For full consideration, applications should include the following documents: 

• A curriculum vitae 

• A letter of interest providing a concise (≤ 3 pages) summary of qualifications for the position 

All applications, inquiries and nominations should be submitted to Shelli Madison, MadisonShelli@uams.edu 

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.