Heersink School of Medicine-Fitzpatrick Endowed Chair-Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (Research)

Job Description: The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) is inviting applications from outstanding Ph.D. and/or M.D. scientists for the Kelley and C.T. Fitzpatrick Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology. Applications will be considered for the rank of Associate Professor or Professor and tenure-track or tenured, based on qualifications and experience. The Department welcomes applicants with an established track record and significant research accomplishments in vision research that complement and/or expand the Department’s research interests. Successful applicants are expected to run an internationally recognized, externally funded research program. UAB possesses a thriving and well-funded vision science research environment, which includes an NIH P30 core grant. The interdisciplinary research team of the Department is currently composed of scientists, clinician scientists, biologists, endocrinologists, engineers, and optometrists focusing their research activities towards understanding the pathogenesis of and improving treatment for, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, myopia, and low vision. The department boasts a range of strengths in basic, translational, and clinical research including cell replacement therapy, gene therapy, retinal imaging, retinal structure/function, stem cell biology, angiogenesis, cell signaling, biomechanics, improving the outcomes of eye care for diverse populations and proximity to one of the largest eye banks in the US. This provides an excellent opportunity to obtain students from the graduate school programs at UAB. Driven by an intensely collaborative and entrepreneurial mission, UAB is one of the leading economic engines of the State, with a nearly $4 billion budget and a statewide economic impact exceeding $12.1 billion annually. UAB is Alabama’s largest employer with nearly 28,000 employees, and one in every 20 jobs within the state of Alabama is either held directly by a UAB employee or is supported as a result of UAB’s presence. With nearly 1,700 faculty and almost 1,200 medical and graduate students, the UAB Heersink School of Medicine ranks 28th nationally in federal research funding and the top 12 for all public institutions. Birmingham is a friendly, diverse, and welcoming urban center nestled at the base of the Appalachian Mountains. The area has undergone a cultural revolution and community inviguration and is brimming with entertainment, arts, nightlife, outdoor recreation, sports, and world-class cuisine. Birmingham has an airport with daily direct connections to 26 airports and 23 cities. Located in the heart of the Southeast, Birmingham is easily accessible to Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga, New Orleans, Memphis, and lovely beach communities along the Gulf Coast. With its picturesque surroundings, Birmingham has been recognized as an “All American City,” one of the top ten American cities to live and work in, and one of the top 10 entrepreneurial and job growth hot spots in America. The combination of pleasant weather, geography, diverse culture, activities, and lifestyle make this city a wonderful place to live, raise a family, and pursue a career in academic research and medicine. The Department has nearly 50 full- and part-time clinical and research faculty and is based in the freestanding UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, part of the UAB Health System. UAB Callahan Eye Hospital has 17 operating rooms, where physicians perform more than 15,000 surgeries annually. UAB Callahan Eye also operates an expanded network of more than 20 satellite clinics across Central Alabama handling over 150,000 patient visits annually to provide local communities with routine and specialized vision care. UAB Callahan Eye is the only eye specialty hospital in Alabama and one of the few facilities in the world dedicated to advancements in ophthalmology. As such, the hospital is a key service of the UAB Health System and operates the teaching programs for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Rank and salary will be competitive and commensurate with training and experience. UAB provides a competitive and comprehensive suite of health and retirement benefits including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, life insurance, and educational assistance for employees and families.

Preferred Qualifications: Posting Number Posting Number F2892P Open Date Open Date 08/12/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix. Special Instructions to Applicants A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable) About University of Alabama at Birmingham To learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham click here. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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