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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clin, Clin X, In-Res, Adjunct) Infectious Diseases Physician-Scientist
Position overview
Position title: Infectious Diseases Physician-ScientistApplication Window
Open date: July 13, 2026
Next review date: Sunday, Aug 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Jul 13, 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 Medicine at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body and is seeking outstanding candidates in Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health across a broad range of research areas.
UC San Diego offers a highly collaborative environment with strong infrastructure and opportunities for translational, clinical, implementation, global health, and laboratory-based research.
Successful candidates will develop innovative, collaborative, and impactful research programs that complement and strengthen the Division’s broader research portfolio. In addition, the successful candidates will be responsible for the teaching and mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students, residents, trainees, and Infectious Diseases fellows, and play integral roles in the continued growth, innovation, and collaborative culture of the Division. Clinician candidates may also have the opportunity to provide clinical care to patients in an inpatient or outpatient setting, depending on the department’s needs and the candidate’s training and experience in the relevant clinical area.
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)
Department: http://med.ucsd.edu
Division: https://idgph.ucsd.edu/
Qualifications
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, a PhD or equivalent, or an MD/PhD in the area of Infectious Diseases or a related field.
Candidates with an MD or equivalent must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
Candidates with clinical care duties must have an MD or equivalent and be board-certified or board-eligible in Infectious Disease and other related fields.
Candidates with a demonstrated record of scholarship in infectious diseases, global public health, translational science, implementation science, epidemiology, immunology, virology, microbiology, or related disciplines.
Candidates with experience in collaborative research, teaching, mentorship, and service are preferred.
Candidates with experience obtaining independent funding are preferred.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Help contact: hkerrigan@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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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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