Division Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) - HS Assistant, Associate or Clinical Professor

Position overview

Position title :

Director of the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Salary range :

The posted UC salary scales (https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / compensation / index.html ) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 - Summary. The salary range for this position is $250,000 - $350,000. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-670.pdf ), which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date : August 4, 2025

Most recent review date : Thursday, Sep 4, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

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

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB / GYN) at the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) at UCLA invites applications for the Director of the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS). This full-time academic position will be under the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank.

The incumbent should have a successful track record of clinical expertise in the latest diagnostic, treatment, and surgical procedures (including complex laparoscopy, robotic surgery, hysteroscopy, vaginal surgeries), academic excellence in research and / or creative work, and dedication to teaching medical students and residents. Administrative and clinical responsibilities include providing excellent patient care, coordinating service line activities, engaging in multidisciplinary collaborations, and ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory standards. Educational responsibilities include supervising trainees, mentoring faculty members, and contributing to all levels of the DGSOM educational mission. Research responsibilities include participating in the Benign Gynecologic Research Collaborative and in research mentorship of members of the department.

Applicants must possess an M.D. degree (or equivalent) to apply and must have completed an accredited AAGL Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) fellowship program. Focused practice designation (FPD) for MIGS via the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ABOG) is strongly preferred. The applicant must also be eligible to obtain a California Medical License and be board certified as a generalist by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Candidates with excellent communication, administrative, and leadership experience are encouraged to apply.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience, credentials and prior accomplishments.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The posted UC salary scales (https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / compensation / index.html ) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 - Summary. The salary range for this position is $250,000 - $350,000. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-670.pdf ), which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what's right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at https : / / medschool.ucla.edu / cultural-north-star .

For questions regarding the position, please contact :

Dana M. Chase, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology

dmchase@mednet.ucla.edu

Letters of interest should be addressed to the search committee chair.

Interested candidates can apply through the UC Recruit System located at : https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF10549

All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct :

https : / / regents.universityofcalifornia.edu / governance / policies / 1111.html .

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

M.D. degree (or equivalent)

Additional qualifications

Eligible to obtain a California Medical License and be board certified as a generalist by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Completion of an accredited AAGL Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) fellowship program.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research (Optional)

Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

(Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Contact information is only being requested at this time. Applicants will be notified prior to contacting references if used as part of the final selection process.

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF10549

Help contact : fearley@mednet.ucla.edu

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA