Academic General Gastroenterologist - Assistant/Associate Professor

Position overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is: $330,000-$350,000 (Assistant Rank), $350,000-$380,000 (Associate Rank). This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensations Plan Application Window Open date: April 30, 2026

Next review date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Apr 30, 2027 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 Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine is recruiting for 1 full-time faculty member in the Professor of Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank in Gastroenterology. Faculty in the Clinical X series are expected to engage in professional competence and activity, teaching, research and creative work, and University/public service. Faculty in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series are expected to engage in teaching, professional competence and activity, scholarly or creative activities, and University/public service.

EXPECTATIONS

The position will be primarily dedicated to providing outstanding general gastroenterology care and teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows. The final candidate will be expected to provide gastroenterology consultation and endoscopy services at ambulatory sites located in the greater Sacramento region and share in call at the UC Davis Medical Center. Educational responsibilities will include supervision of consultations and procedures by fellows, residents, and medical students as well as providing lectures to various audiences.

The GI Division currently includes 27 faculty and 4 nurse practitioners, who provide services at 5 clinics and 5 ambulatory endoscopy units, with ongoing expansion. Strengths of the division include robust programs in motility, IBD, advanced endoscopy and a new liver transplant program. Clinical research within the division is supported by the GI Clinical Research Unit which includes 8 research coordinators and staff supporting over 50 studies. The division has a long-standing history of providing outstanding patient care and medical education and recent expansion on the training program to include 12 GI Fellows and 1 Advanced Endoscopy Fellow.

UC Davis Health serves a 65,000-square-mile area that includes 33 counties and 6 million residents across Northern and Central California. The UC Davis Medical Center is a 600-plus bed hospital with further expansion ongoing including an innovation hub, Aggie Square, and the 14-story California Tower.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in clinical care and education. Candidates must have expertise in general gastroenterology and endoscopic procedures. Candidates must possess an M.D. degree, be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology. Candidates must be qualified for licensure within the State of California. Candidates must have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment.

This recruitment is conducted at the assistant/associate rank. The resulting hire will be at the assistant/associate rank, regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications.

For the full position description and to apply, visit http://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07533.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must possess or be eligible for the following:

• M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.O. or equivalent degree
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level
• The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills and interest in Gastroenterology

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology
• Medical licensure or eligible for licensure in the state of California
• ACGME accredited fellowship or equivalent experience

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: <https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07533>

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