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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, In-Residence, Adjunct) Colorectal Surgery
Position overview
Position title: Colorectal Surgery FacultyApplication Window
Open date: January 21, 2026
Next review date: Sunday, Feb 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Jan 21, 2027 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 (UC San Diego) Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery (https://surgery.ucsd.edu/divisions/colorectal/index.html), is committed to academic excellence among its faculty, staff, and student body. The Division is seeking to recruit academic colon and rectal surgeons who are committed to excellence in clinical care, education, and scholarly activity.
Selected candidates will provide comprehensive clinical care, teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows, and develop a research portfolio that aligns with divisional and institutional priorities.
These positions require flexibility to practice across UC San Diego Health clinical sites and to participate in call coverage in accordance with divisional and departmental responsibilities.
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 an MD or equivalent degree.
Candidates must be board certified in General Surgery.
Candidates must be currently enrolled in or have completed an ACGME-accredited colorectal fellowship training program.
Candidates must have, or be eligible for, a California medical license or equivalent certification as determined by the Medical Board of California.
Candidates with robotic and endoscopic training are preferred.
Candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentorship of trainees are preferred.
Candidates with an established or emerging academic research program are preferred.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
Help contact: vpantovic@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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.
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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
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