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Associate or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, In-Residence) Director, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Position overview
Position title: Director, Division of Maternal-Fetal MedicineApplication Window
Open date: October 8, 2024
Next review date: Sunday, Jan 5, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Oct 8, 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 Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences (https://obgyn.ucsd.edu) within the School of Medicine at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body. The Department is expanding its clinical and research programs and is recruiting a Division Director in the field of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
The Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division Director is a key clinical and administrative leader who is expected to balance and maintain prominence in the tripartite academic mission by promoting excellence and advancement in clinical care, education and research.
As an ambassador for the Department and the Division, the selected candidate will lead by example, advise the Department Chair and provide mentorship to the research and clinical faculty, as well as to fellows, residents and medical students. The selected candidate will also deliver high-quality training and teaching, provide clinical care to patients, and conduct research. The successful candidate will benefit from the highly stimulating and collaborative environment within the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences.
The Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division Director has historically served as the Director of Maternity Services (Obstetrics). Candidates interested in a combined role are encouraged to apply.
The appropriate series and appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate’s background and experience.
A link to the 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
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
Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a MD, DO, or equivalent.
Candidates must be Board certified in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and currently practicing in the field.
Candidates must have 5 years of clinical experience in the full spectrum of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
Candidates must have a strong publication record, with a minimum of 3 - 5 publications.
Candidates must have at least 5 years of leadership experience at a division level or in major programmatic areas, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in an academic medical center.
Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
Candidates with a Master’s degree in Clinical Research (or equivalent) are preferred.
Candidates with extramural funding are also 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)
- 3 required (contact information only)
Help contact: m6morales@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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