About this opportunity
Johns Hopkins University lists this Low Vision Assistant/Associate Professor opportunity in baltimore, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is inviting applications for a new position in the rank of ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (SCHOLARLY TRACK) within the Lions Vision Research and Rehabilitation Center (LVRRC), the low vision division within the Wilmer Eye Institute.
The successful candidate should demonstrate strong commitment and track record of translational work bringing new and validated diagnostic tools, treatment procedures, and assistive technologies to patients with visual impairment. LVRRC houses clinical and research branches that work closely in clinical care and research innovation. The candidate is expected to work with researchers and clinicians across ophthalmic subspecialities. Academic rank and salary will be based on prior funding and academic track record.
The LVRRC is a small and highly dynamic and multidisciplinary group with a 30+ year history in low vision research and clinical excellence. The Wilmer Eye Institute and the JHU School of Medicine provide a highly supportive and collaborative research environment, with a strong emphasis on strengthening the breadth of its faculty through equitable opportunities regardless of background and identity.
*The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the Department of Ophthalmology faculty compensation program or pay from participation in the Department of Ophthalmology incentive compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Candidates with Ph.D. degrees in fields relevant to vision science or a related discipline
Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and abilities to work with interdisciplinary teams
Desired Qualifications.
Strong analytical and coding skills and experience in modeling, functional assessment, patient reported outcomes, and statistical analysis
Success with grant applications
Past experience leading a research team
Mentoring experience
Application Instructions Applicants should submit the following documents through Interfolio:
1) a cover letter with their research experience, interests, and career goals
2) CV
3) contact information for three referees.
Useful links:
Low Vision Division Website:
Wilmer Eye Institute:
Salary Range
The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
Total Rewards
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors or demographic characteristics that are irrelevant to the program involved.
Pre-Employment Information
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Background Checks
After receiving a conditional offer, the successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification. When deciding whether a candidate's conviction history is job-disqualifying, the University considers the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that has passed since the conviction, and the nature of the job being sought.
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine.
Exceptions to the seasonal flu vaccine or COVID-19 vaccine (for SOM) requirement(s) may be provided to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs or medical conditions that preclude them from receiving the vaccine. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit and all other JHU applicants should visit
The following additional vaccine requirements may apply, depending upon your campus. Please contact the hiring department for more information.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those candidates who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Worksite address
baltimore, MD, 21276, US
Who can apply
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