Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, Adjunct, In Residence) Pediatrics

Position overview

Position title: Pediatrics 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 $108,900- $286,000. 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 22, 2025

Next review date: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The University of California, San Diego (UCSD), the Department of Pediatrics (https://pediatrics.ucsd.edu), is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body. The Department is seeking applicants for positions across our varied Divisions and centers of excellence.

The successful candidates will be expected to:

• Lead or participate in high-quality teaching and training for students, residents, and fellows
• Conduct impactful research, with opportunities to develop independent projects and pursue interdisciplinary work
• Serve as a mentor to trainees and junior faculty, supporting their academic and professional development
• Contribute to departmental and institutional service efforts, including committee participation and program development
• Provide clinical care (MD or equivalent, MD/PhD candidates)

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

Hospital: http://www.rchsd.org

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, MD/PhD or PhD in a relevant field of Pediatrics or its subspecialties.

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

Candidates involved in clinical care must have an MD or equivalent and must be board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics or Pediatric subspecialties.

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.