Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X) Pediatric Cardiology
Position overview
Position title: Pediatric CardiologyApplication Window
Open date: September 20, 2023
Most recent review date: Thursday, Mar 14, 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 (http://www.pediatrics.ucsd.edu) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The Division of Cardiology in the Department of Pediatrics at UC San Diego and Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego is currently recruiting Pediatric Cardiologists.
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. The Division of Pediatric Cardiology consists of thirty faculty with depth in the full range of cardiac subspecialties and two experienced cardiac surgeons who are board-certified in pediatric cardiovascular surgery. Our medical infrastructure includes a CTICU with 24/7 staffing by 7 cardiac intensivists and a cardiac inpatient unit totaling 30 beds. Annual program volumes include about 400 cardiac surgeries, over 600 cardiac catheterizations, more than 18,000 echocardiograms, and outpatient visits. The Division has excelled in every aspect of its clinical mission, and 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.
The Division of Cardiology is recruiting a general pediatric cardiologist to join our growing Heart Institute. The successful candidate will have expertise and special interest in general outpatient cardiology, with the possibility of involvement in the inpatient/consultation service. This role will also participate in the training of fellows, residents, and medical students and foster an environment of equity and inclusion.
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://www.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.
Candidates must be board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Pediatrics in the subspecialty of Cardiology. Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
Candidate must have expertise and special interest in general outpatient cardiology
Candidates with research experience are preferred.
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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