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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, In-Residence, Adjunct) Breast Surgery
Position overview
Position title: Breast SurgeryApplication Window
Open date: October 31, 2024
Most recent review date: Sunday, Dec 1, 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, Oct 31, 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 University of California, San Diego, Department of Surgery, Division of Breast Surgery (https://surgery.ucsd.edu/divisions/breast/index.html), Moore's UCSD Cancer Center and Comprehensive Breast Health Center (https://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/cancer/) are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body and seek to recruit fellowship trained breast surgeons with a focus on clinical care and a commitment to breast cancer research.
The selected candidates will help build a high-quality research portfolio with a focus on data science as it relates to data base management as part of the Division Chief's comprehensive Breast Program. The selected candidates will dedicate 25% of their efforts to strategic research initiatives as directed by the Division Chief, with the remaining 75% devoted to clinical care. The selected candidates will also be responsible for teaching and university service.
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 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
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
Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a MD, DO, or equivalent.
Candidates must be Board certified or Board eligible in General Surgery.
Candidates must also have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
Candidates must have at least two years of experience in data science related to cancer registries and national databases.
Candidates must have peer-reviewed at least two articles related to the field of breast diseases.
Candidates must have completed a fellowship in breast surgery or surgical oncology by the start of the appointment.
Candidates with least 2 years of programming 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)
- 3 required (contact information only)
Help contact: vpantovic@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.
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