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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clin, Clin X, In Residence, Adjunct) Advanced Endoscopy

Position overview

Position title: Advanced Endoscopy
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 $90,700 - $400,000. 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/2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html.

Application Window

Open date: November 13, 2024

Most recent review date: Sunday, Dec 15, 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, Nov 13, 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 Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, (http://med.ucsd.edu) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body and is seeking highly skilled and motivated Endoscopists with expertise in Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD).

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is ranked number 1 in research and teaching among global universities and ranked number 26 in clinical care by the US World News.

The successful candidates will join our advanced endoscopy team and work alongside leading specialists in gastroenterology, surgery, oncology and pathology. The successful candidates will perform complex ESD procedures across a broad range of gastrointestinal disorders, including but not limited to: Barrett’s esophagus with early neoplasia, early gastric cancer, rectal adenomas and colorectal lesions, large sessile colonic polyps, other premalignant and early malignant GI lesions.

The successful candidates will also:

  • be involved in advanced tissue resection, management of challenging lesions, and novel endoscopic therapies
  • have opportunities for outpatient clinic time to diagnose and treat a wide range of gastroenterological conditions and research in endoscopy and device development and education
  • serve as an important teaching faculty to the trainees in the advanced endoscopy preceptorship program as well as general gastroenterology fellowship program
  • perform GI endoscopic procedures in the endoscopic suite or operating rooms
  • participate in an on-call rotation for treating and managing gastroenterology emergencies and/or consultation.

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 Gastroenterology or related field.

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

Candidates must also be board certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of training performing endoscopic submucosal dissection by the start of the appointment.

Preferred qualifications

Candidates that have completed GI fellowship training 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
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04144

Help contact: klsantos@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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Job location

San Diego, CA