Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, In-Residence, Adjunct) Rheumatology, Autoimmunity, & Inflammation Division Faculty

Position overview

Position title: Rheumatology & Immunology 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 $108,800 - $197,600. 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.

Application Window

Open date: May 17, 2025
Most recent review date: Sunday, Mar 1, 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: Sunday, May 17, 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

Faculty Positions in the Division of Rheumatology, Autoimmunity, & Inflammation: The Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body and is actively recruiting division faculty.

The selected candidates will be responsible for participating in scholarly activity and teaching medical and graduate students. The selected candidates will also be responsible for providing service to the University and academic community at a level commensurate with their career stage, and contributing to the maintenance of a collegial and collaborative academic environment.

Candidates with an MD or equivalent are expected to maintain professional competence by attending in weekly outpatient adult clinics and participating in the inpatient/outpatient consult services.

Non-clinician candidates are expected to maintain external funding and a high level of productivity in publishing peer-reviewed literature.

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.

Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, or a PhD in a health-related field.
Candidates with an MD or equivalent who will have clinical duties must be board eligible or board certified in Rheumatology and must have, or be eligible for, a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

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)

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04276
Help contact: bcormode@ucsd.edu