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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, Adjunct, In-Residence) Medical and Biochemical Genetics

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Position description

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Diego (https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/pediatrics/Pages/default.aspx) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The Division of Genetics are currently seeking to expand the Medical Genetics and Biochemical Genetics team:

https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/pediatrics/Divisions/genetics/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.rchsd.org/programs-services/genetics-dysmorphology/

The Genetics Division is actively involved in clinical care, research, teaching, and service. The Division sees more than 4,000 patients per year in a variety of clinics, primarily as outpatients at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, but also at UCSD Medical Center, throughout Southern California, and in Mexico.

Candidates must have an MD or MD/PhD or equivalent, be board certified/board eligible in Medical Genetics and/or Biochemical Genetics. 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 evidence of regional or national involvement in education and/or research activities (societies, conference presentations, abstract reviews, publications, grants, other) are preferred. Candidate with four to five years of clinical experience and a clinical and/or research focus in Genetics are preferred.

The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate’s qualifications 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
Adjunct Professor – see: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-280.pdf
In-Residence Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-270.pdf

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales. Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.

Applications must be submitted through the University of California San Diego’s Academic Personnel RECRUIT system at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF02441.

References (contact information or letter of recommendation) may be requested from all finalists.

he University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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 required (contact information only)