Assistant Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X) Junior Faculty Neurological Surgery

Position overview

Position title: Junior Faculty Neurological Surgery 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 - $600,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. You can view the 2025-26 scales on the UCOP website.

Application Window

Open date: March 5, 2026

Most recent review date: Sunday, Apr 5, 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: Friday, Mar 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 UC San Diego School of Medicine and the Department of Neurological Surgery are committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body and are pleased to announce a recruitment for junior faculty neurosurgeon(s), with an anticipated start in 2027.

The Department of Neurological Surgery is among the leading neurosurgical centers in the nation. The Department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growth opportunities to faculty, residents, and staff. As an expanding Department whose mission is to educate tomorrow's surgeon-scientists, we remain committed to ensuring the future of our specialty is maximally diverse and equitable, and that we consistently lead with respect, integrity, and inclusion.

The faculty position(s) will include patient care, teaching, research, and strategic service line expansion, and may serve all affiliated clinical locations (La Jolla, Hillcrest, East Campus, and/or North County). The UC San Diego ecosystem offers a world-class environment to make foundational contributions in all specialty areas.

Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level in the HS Clinical or Clinical X series.

For more information on the series, please see the full description here:
HS Clinical Professor (APM 278)
Clinical X Professor (APM 275)

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: Health Sciences Compensation Plan (APM 671)

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Candidates must have an MD degree and be board-eligible in Neurological Surgery.

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an ACGME-accredited residency program.

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

Additional qualifications

(required at time of start)

Candidates must have completed a fellowship in Skull Base, Spine, or Neurotrauma by the appointment start date.

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/JPF04480

Help contact: hdelaney@health.ucsd.edu