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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, In-Residence, Adjunct) Vascular and Endovascular Surgery: VA Service Chief
Position overview
Position title: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery: VA Service ChiefApplication Window
Open date: August 7, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Sep 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Aug 7, 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, Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body, and seeks to recruit a vascular and endovascular surgeon with a focus on research and clinical care in the area of advanced open and endovascular surgery.
The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching medical students, residents, and fellows; conducting independent research; and overseeing all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
The position will be 75% time at the VA and 25% time at UCSD.
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 (APM 278)
Clinical X Professor (APM 275)
In-Residence Professor (APM 270)
Adjunct Professor (APM 280)
Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.
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: Health Sciences Compensation Plan (APM-671)
Qualifications
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent degree.
Candidates must be board eligible or board certified in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. Candidates must have completed, or be on track to complete, a 0+5 or 5+2 fellowship program in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.
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 2–3 years of experience in teaching residents and fellows in vascular surgery, conducting independent research, providing clinical patient care, and a track record of publications 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.
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