"Director, Cardiovascular Research Institute"

Position description

The School of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF School of Medicine) seeks an outstanding individual to lead its internationally recognized Cardiovascular Research Institute. The successful candidate will have a national reputation as a visionary leader in academic medicine and the field of cardiovascular research, with strong administrative and organizational skills. The individual chosen will hold responsibility for the overall direction of this distinguished Institute and will:

• Act collaboratively and make decisions based on what will bring the greatest benefit to the Institute, the School, and the overall institution, balancing the needs of the institute with the needs of the School and University
• Actively promote an environment that welcomes and fosters a variety of experiences and perspectives
• Actively foster a climate that is supportive of professional development and mentoring for faculty, staff and learners
• Promote teamwork both within an institute and between/among other institutes and Departments in all aspects of academic and clinical functions
• Actively foster collaborations with relevant Divisions in the Department of Medicine (e.g., Cardiology, Pulmonary, etc.), Department of Surgery (e.g., Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, etc.), Department of Pediatrics (e.g., Pediatric Cardiology, Neonatology, etc.) and other basic science Departments and work closely/collaboratively with their leaders
• Serve as a role model for the Institute by demonstrating commitment to the School's and the University's core values and ideals
• Uphold the University's Code of Conduct, demonstrating the highest ethical and professional standards, respect and concern for individuals and the institution, and promoting personal and professional responsibility and accountability in all activities
• Cultivate relationships across the campus among other departments and schools, across the UC System, and with colleagues at national and international levels; and
• Work collaboratively with San Francisco and Bay Area community leaders to identify learning and research opportunities that will benefit all.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

An MD, PhD (or equivalent degree) is required.

Application Details

About the UCSF School of Medicine: Consistently ranked among the nation's top medical schools, the UCSF School of Medicine earns its greatest distinction from its outstanding faculty. Our academic health system is successful because we are able to recruit the best and brightest faculty, staff, and learners from around the world, who set standards for and provide the highest quality patient care, train the next generation of healthcare professionals, conduct cutting edge biomedical research, and guide health policy throughout the nation and the world.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $145,500 -$429,000. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05545.

Application Requirements:

• Document requirements
• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

About UC San Francisco: As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH UC Anti-Discrimination Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf

Job location: San Francisco, CA