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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clin, In-Res, Adjunct, Clin X) Pediatric Gastroenterology
Position overview
Position title: Pediatric GastroenterologyApplication Window
Open date: June 11, 2026
Next review date: Sunday, Jul 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Jun 11, 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 Department of Pediatrics at UC San Diego (UCSD) is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body. Our Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition is seeking Pediatric Gastroenterologists to join our Division at UCSD and Rady Children's Health (RCH), with an opportunity to focus on pancreatic disorders.
Rady Children's Hospital -San Diego is the largest children's hospital in California, and pediatric gastroenterology services are provided through the faculty of the UCSD Department of Pediatrics. Unique opportunities to attract nationally-recognized leaders include the resources and outreach of UCSD and RCH–home to the top NIH-funded Department of Pediatrics in California, a top ten U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll children's hospital, the top university-recognized by US News & World Report for gastrointestinal and hepatology research, and leading programs in biomedical engineering, cell and developmental biology, genomics, microbiome, and metabolomics.
The successful candidates will join our GI practice of 23 attending faculty and 7 advanced practice providers with 6 ACGME pediatric gastroenterology fellows. The successful candidates will contribute to the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology's mission of delivering high-quality inpatient and outpatient care and performing procedures. The successful candidates will also supervise, mentor, and teach pediatric residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical and academic activities. In addition, the successful candidates will actively participate in scholarly and research endeavors, contributing to the department's academic mission.
The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate’s background and experience.
Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.
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)
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)
Department: http://pediatrics.ucsd.edu
Division: https://pediatrics.ucsd.edu/divisions/gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition/index.html
Hospital: http://www.rchsd.org
Qualifications
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent.
Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
- 0-3 required (contact information only)
References may be requested from finalists.
Help contact: jmaog@health.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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