Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clin, Clin X, In-Res, Adjunct) Cardiothoracic Imaging

Position overview

Position title: Cardiothoracic Imaging 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 $400,000 - $420,000. 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/2025-26-academic-salary-scales.html.

Application Window

Open date: January 5, 2026

Most recent review date: Monday, Mar 23, 2026 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: Tuesday, Jan 5, 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 Radiology (http://radiology.ucsd.edu) at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body. Due to continued growth, we are currently recruiting full-time radiologists to join our Cardiothoracic Imaging faculty team.

UC San Diego School of Medicine is consistently ranked among the nation's top research-intensive medical schools by U.S. News & World Report, and UC San Diego Health is the region's only academic health system, with major medical campuses in Hillcrest and La Jolla. The institution is one of only 20 hospitals nationwide to be named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll.

The Department of Radiology is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering state-of-the-art services for clinical and translational studies. The Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging includes 10 faculty members who provide subspecialty expertise across the health system and hold prominent leadership roles at institutional, regional, national, and international levels.

The Division has broad expertise across the field of cardiothoracic imaging, with particular strengths in areas including:

• Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
• Advanced cardiac imaging
• Interstitial lung disease
• Occupational lung disease (including silicosis)
• Artificial intelligence and imaging analytics
• Low-gravity imaging

Faculty in the Division play a key role in clinical care, education, and research. Responsibilities include interpreting a full range of thoracic radiographs, chest CT and MR, cardiac CT and MR, and vascular imaging, including CT and MR angiography. In addition to clinical service, faculty will contribute to education by teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, and will engage in scholarly activities such as research, quality improvement, program development, or administrative leadership.

These positions offer the opportunity to join a nationally recognized academic division while living in San Diego, a coastal city with a thriving biomedical research community, excellent schools, and abundant recreational opportunities.

Applications from current fellows are encouraged.

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, DO, or equivalent degree.

Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Diagnostic Radiology.

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

Preferred qualifications

Candidates who have completed a one-year cardiothoracic fellowship or an equivalent level of clinical experience, such as prior work in cardiothoracic imaging or documented contributions to the field, are preferred.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04351

Help contact: b3gonzalez@ucsd.edu