Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clin, In-Res, Adjunct, Clin X) Pediatric Gastroenterology

Position overview

Position title: Pediatric Gastroenterology 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 $200,000- $366,300. 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: June 10, 2025

Next review date: Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 10, 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 Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California in San Diego (UCSD) is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body and is currently in an exciting period of growth and expansion. We are seeking Pediatric Gastroenterologists with a focus on Neurogastroenterology & Motility (NGM) to join our Division within UCSD and Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego (RCHSD). We are committed to building a neurogastrointestinal and motility disorders program for children and adolescents, advancing clinical care, and improving outcomes for children with eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders.

Rady Children's Hospital is the largest Children's Hospital in California, and pediatric gastroenterology services are provided through the faculty of the Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego. Unique opportunities to attract nationally-recognized leaders include the resources and outreach of UCSD and RCHSD - the top NIH-ranked department of pediatrics in California, a top ten US News & World Report Honor Roll Children's Hospital, the top university-recognized by US News & World Report gastrointestinal and hepatology research, and leading programs in biomedical engineering, cell and developmental biology, genomics, microbiome, and metabolomics.

The successful candidates will join our GI practice of 23 attending faculty and 7 advanced practice providers with 6 ACGME pediatric gastroenterology fellows. The successful candidates will contribute to the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology's mission of delivering high-quality inpatient and outpatient care and performing procedures. The successful candidates will also supervise, mentor, and teach pediatric residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical and academic activities. In addition, the successful candidates will actively participate in scholarly and research endeavors, contributing to the department's academic mission.

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
• Adjunct Professor - see: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-280.pdf
• In-Residence Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-270.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

Department: http://pediatrics.ucsd.edu

Division: https://pediatrics.ucsd.edu/divisions/gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition/index.html

Hospital: http://www.rchsd.org/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

• Candidates must have an MD or equivalent.
• Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
• Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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.

Reference requirements

• 0-3 required (contact information only)

References may be requested from finalists.