Associate or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, In-Residence, Adjunct) Director of Cardiac Imaging

Position overview

Position title: Director of Cardiac Imaging

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 $450,000-$500,000. 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 17, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Jun 17, 2025 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

The Department of Medicine (http://med.ucsd.edu), Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (https://cardiology.ucsd.edu/index.html), and the Cardiovascular Institute at UC San Diego are committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body, and are actively recruiting for a Director of Cardiac Imaging.

The selected candidate will oversee both clinical and administrative operations. Responsibilities include providing patient care, interpreting of non-invasive studies (CT and MR), conducting research, and training and teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

The appropriate series and appointment at the 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 or equivalent degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in Non-Invasive Cardiology or a related field.

Candidates must also either possess or be eligible for a California medical license or an 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)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)