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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clin, Clin X, In-Res, Adj) Radiation Medicine & Applied Science

Position overview

Position title: Radiation Medicine & Applied Science
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 $107,300- $390,500. 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: June 6, 2024

Most recent review date: Thursday, Oct 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: Friday, Jun 6, 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 Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences (http://radonc.ucsd.edu) at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences is seeking Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor radiation oncologists to join a growing team of radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and basic science researchers at the Moores Cancer Center in La Jolla, one of 56 NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the country, and its satellite locations in San Diego County. This position is within the Division of Radiation Oncology. The primary location for this position is at our La Jolla facility.

The primary focus of the position will be on Clinical Medicine and Lab Sciences.

The position will also have the following roles and responsibilities:
• Education: Provide training, teaching, and education of UCSD Radiation Oncology residents, medical students, and visiting radiation oncology residents and other professionals.
• Service: Participate in committees at the departmental, cancer center, university, local, and/or national level, as appropriate.
• Professional Development: Continued professional development and integration of new treatment techniques and protocols supported by evidence-based medicine principles.
• Research: Engage in a program of scholarly and creative activity, including enrollment of patients in clinical trials and collaborations with other RMAS Research Faculty.

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
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

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 an MD or equivalent, or MD/PhD in health-related fields.

Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Candidates must also be board-eligible or board-certified by the American Board of Radiology.

Preferred qualifications

Candidates with a strong interest in academic medicine, particularly in basic science and translational research are preferred.

Candidates with a minimum of 5 years of experience in basic science and translational research and a proven publication track record are preferred

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
  • 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03973

Help contact: pvera@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.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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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