Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X) Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist
Position overview
Position title: Pediatric Cardiac IntensivistApplication Window
Open date: September 20, 2023
Most recent review date: Sunday, Mar 31, 2024 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, Sep 19, 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 University of California San Diego, a renowned institution committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body, is seeking a passionate and skilled Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to join the Division of Cardiology within the Department of Pediatrics and Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. Collaborating closely with the Rady Children’s Heart Institute, the successful candidate will join our dedicated Pediatric Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit.
Ranked among the ten Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation by US News & World Report, Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego is a 511-bed non-profit pediatric teaching facility that provides exceptional medical and surgical care to a diverse population of one million children and adolescents. Our commitment to equity and inclusion drives every aspect of our clinical and academic pursuits.
The Department of Pediatrics at UC San Diego is at the forefront of clinical care, education, and research. We are committed to promoting child health in the community and across the state while supporting innovative clinical programs and expanding research and training initiatives.
As a Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the 30-bed Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) and will join the Division’s roster of thirty faculty including two experienced cardiac surgeons and seven cardiac intensivists. The incumbent will provide expert cardiac critical care to individuals with congenital or acquired heart disease, from newborns to young adults. The successful candidate will also be expected to support the mission of delivering high-quality care, teaching, and scholarly activities while promoting an environment that supports diversity, equity, and inclusivity among faculty, students, and staff.
The appropriate series and appointment 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
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
References may be requested from all finalists.
Department: http://pediatrics.ucsd.edu
Hospital: http://www.rchsd.org
Program: https://www.rchsd.org/programs-services/heart-institute/
Qualifications
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent and must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California. Candidates must be board-eligible or board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Candidates must have at least one of the following criteria:
- A subspecialty in Cardiology with an additional year of advanced cardiac intensive care fellowship
- A subspecialty in Critical Care Medicine with an additional year of advanced cardiac intensive care fellowship
- A subspecialty in Pediatric Anesthesia with additional training in cardiac critical care
- Dual fellowships in cardiology and critical care
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)
Help contact: jmaog@health.ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
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.
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