Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, In-Residence, Adjunct) Minimally Invasive Surgery

Position overview

Position title :

Minimally Invasive Surgery Faculty

Salary range :

The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and / or step. The base pay range for this position is $218,000 - $350,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here : https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / compensation / 2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html .

Application Window

Open date : May 30, 2025

Most recent review date : Sunday, Jun 29, 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, May 30, 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 Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery (https : / / surgery.ucsd.edu / divisions / mis / index.html ) at the University of California, San Diego, is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body.

The Department, in partnership with the Chief Clinical Innovation Officer (https : / / health.ucsd.edu / about-us / leadership / christopher-longhurst / ), seeks to recruit a minimally invasive / bariatric surgeon interested in quality improvement, change management, and clinical informatics, who will integrate care delivery with health innovation.

The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, providing clinical care, and contributing to research initiatives led by the Chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery. Additionally, the candidate's role with the Chief Clinical Innovation Officer will support ongoing performance improvement, quality and patient safety initiatives, and formal clinical informatics training.

The position will be 50% with the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and 50% with the Chief Clinical Innovation Officer.

The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate's background and experience.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review :

HS Clinical Professor - see : http : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-278.pdf

Clinical X Professor - see : http : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-275.pdf

In-Residence Professor - see : http : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-270.pdf

Adjunct Professor - see : http : / / ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-280.pdf

As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here : https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-671.pdf

Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent degree and be board eligible or board certified in General Surgery.

Candidates must also have, or be eligible for, a California medical license or an equivalent certification / permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Additional qualifications

(required at time of start)

Candidates must have completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery by the start date of the appointment.

Preferred qualifications

Candidates with at least 10 publications are preferred.

Candidates with a minimum of one year of experience in quality improvement, change management, and clinical informatics are also preferred.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Authorization to Release Information Form - The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in university programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC San Diego requires all candidates for academic appointments to complete, sign, and upload the Misconduct Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If the candidate does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists considered for positions will be subject to an institutional reference check.

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link :

https : / / apol-recruit.ucsd.edu / JPF04318

Help contact : vpantovic@ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

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 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 prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.

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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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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Job location

San Diego, CA