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Assistant/Associate Professor of Surgery – Colorectal Surgeon

Application Window

Open date: November 23, 2022

Most recent review date: Saturday, Dec 24, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, May 23, 2024 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

Assistant/Associate Professor of Surgery – Colorectal Surgeon
Division of Surgical Oncology, Section of Colorectal Surgery
Department of Surgery
University of California, San Francisco

The Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of California, San Francisco is seeking outstanding candidates for a full-time academic colorectal surgeon with an exemplary record of patient care. Candidates must be board eligible or board certified by the American Board of General Surgery, and have completed or will complete by the time of hire a fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery, or Complex General Surgical Oncology with a dedicated fellowship in colorectal surgery. Applicant’s materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.

Qualified applicants should be certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ABCRS) and should have experience in colonoscopy, advanced laparoscopic procedures, robotic surgery, and benign and malignant colorectal disease care. Applicants with experience in clinical trials, health services research, or translational scientific research are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates will be expected to take call for the colorectal service and provide consultation and management of colorectal patients for the acute care surgery service. This position will be primarily located at the Mission Bay and Parnassus campuses of UCSF. Candidates will be proposed for an appointment in the HS Clinical, Clinical X, or In-Residence track.

Successful applicants will demonstrate an aptitude for and dedication to medical education and providing evidence based, high quality care in clinical teams that enhance the patient experience with a commitment to patient safety and satisfaction. Applicants are expected to teach residents and medical students; participate in University service, faculty meetings, monthly Grand Rounds and M&M conferences; contribute to quality assurance programs and continuing education; and advance the mission of the Section of Colorectal Surgery and the Division of Surgical Oncology.

Candidates must have recognized skills in the education of surgery residents and medical students and will be expected to be active participants in the Department’s residency/fellowship training and educational programs.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04278.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/oct-2022-salary-scales/t5-summary.pdf. The minimum base salary range for this position is $135,700 - $213,500. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf) which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: https://diversity.ucsf.edu/contributions-to-diversity-statement

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 5 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

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.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The 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, age or protected veteran status.

Job location

San Francisco, CA