Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, Adjunct, In-Residence) Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Position overview
Position title: Cardiovascular and Thoracic SurgeryApplication Window
Open date: February 15, 2023
Most recent review date: Sunday, Mar 19, 2023 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: Thursday, Feb 15, 2024 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 Surgery (https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/surgery/pages/default.aspx), Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/surgery/divisions/cardiothoracic/Pages/default.aspx) in the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego is committed to excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body, and is recruiting faculty with a strong interest in education and academic medicine to join our multidisciplinary and fast-growing program.
The Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at UC San Diego provides patient care at the Cardiovascular Institute located on its main campus in La Jolla, CA. The program has had exponential growth over the last decade, and is recognized as a national and international leader in the field of cardiovascular disease. The Division also provides clinical practices in multiple locations across the region. Our team is comprised of outstanding faculty and staff dedicated to patient care, education, research, and quality initiatives.
Candidates will be responsible for providing high quality training and teaching and will participate in the clinical care of patients and in ongoing clinical research that will provide assistance with improving our patient engagement and outcomes. Candidates will also participate in cutting edge research to advance the overall field of transplantation and cardiothoracic surgery. Candidates will also provide assistance with our growing transplant programs in that of procurements and innovative research projects to include comparative effectiveness, cost effectiveness, clinical utility and real-world industry application.
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
Qualifications
Candidates must have a MD, DO or equivalent.
Candidates must be Board certified or Board eligible in Thoracic Surgery.
Candidates must also have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
Help contact: jbell@ucsd.edu
Campus Information
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
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