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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, In-Residence, Adjunct) Neurocritical Care Physicians

Position overview

Position title: Neurocritical Care Physicians
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 $192,000 - $320,000. 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/2023-24-academic-salary-scales.html.

Application Window

Open date: March 5, 2024

Next review date: Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Mar 5, 2025 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 Neurosciences at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) (https://neurosciences.ucsd.edu/) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body is recruiting for two distinguished positions in Neurocritical Care.

UCSD Health, San Diego's exclusive academic health care system, is committed to advancing the care of Neurocritical Care patients through exemplary clinical care and cutting-edge research.

We seek accomplished candidates for directorship of our ACGME Neurocritical Care Fellowship Program and candidates for the position of Neurocritical Care Research Lead in our expanding Neurocritical Care Program. Mid-career and senior neurointensivists are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities for Fellowship Program Directorship:
• Lead the ACGME Neurocritical Care Fellowship Program
• Attend 12-20 flexible weeks on service in UCSD's Neuro-ICUs

Responsibilities for Neurocritical Care Research Lead:
• Contribute to the research leadership of UCSD's Neurocritical Care Program
• Attend 8-12 flexible weeks on service in UCSD's Neuro-ICUs

The selected candidates will also be responsible for providing high quality training and teaching.

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
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

Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.

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

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must have a MD or equivalent, Board certification in Neurocritical Care and a minimum of 3 years of attending experience as a Neurocritical Care Physician.

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

Document 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)

Reference requirements

References may be requested from all finalists.

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03927

Help contact: fmarciel@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.

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 prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

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