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Division of Pediatrics at ZSFG – Neonatologist (HS Clinical or Clinical X Series)

Application Window

Open date: June 21, 2024

Most recent review date: Sunday, Jul 21, 2024 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: Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 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

UCSF School of Medicine and the Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatrics at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG)
HS Clinical or Clinical X Series

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, is recruiting a board-certified neonatologist. Appointments will be made at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor ranks within the Health Sciences (HS) Clinical or Clinical X faculty series. The academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

Position Overview
The selected candidate will provide neonatal clinical service in the Community Level III nursery at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), a University-affiliated public teaching hospital.

The successful candidate will join our team of dedicated professionals in the Division of Pediatrics at ZSFG. Our dynamic group comprises 40 faculty members who are passionately committed to health equity, scholarly pursuits, exceptional patient care, and the highest standards of medical education.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Clinical Services: Provide clinical services in the Infant Care Center at ZSFG, a Level III community nursery. This includes weekend coverage and evening/overnight home call.
  • Teaching and Mentoring: Teach and mentor a variety of learners, including UCSF medical students, residents in family and community medicine and pediatrics, and pediatric chief residents.
  • Quality Improvement and Academic Activities: Engage in quality improvement activities, serve on medical staff and university committees, and participate in other academic activities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Medical degree and license
  • Board certification or eligibility in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  • NRP certification
  • Proven experience working independently in neonatal ICU settings
  • Demonstrated commitment to urban underserved pediatric patients
  • Proven abilities in collaborative teamwork
  • Experience supervising residents and medical students in a clinical setting

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in bilingualism, particularly Spanish
  • Experience in caring for families facing significant social challenges

Become a vital part of our commitment to excellence in pediatric care. Your expertise will contribute to our mission of providing the highest quality healthcare to the diverse and underserved communities we serve. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients.

For positions that are 51% effort or more:
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $121,100-$320,100. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

For positions that are 50% effort or less:
See Table 2 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $86,500-$228,600.

Interested candidates can apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05122 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of contributions to diversity, and contact information for 3 references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is one of the top biomedical research institutions in the nation. For the 17th year in a row, UCSF garnered the top spot among public institutions in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2023. The Department’s clinical enterprise is based at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, Mount Zion, Zuckerberg San Francisco General, and at a number of outreach clinics throughout Northern California, providing the Department with an unsurpassed opportunity to meet the needs of infants, children, and young adults throughout the Bay Area. For 2023-2024, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals ranked in all 10 children’s specialties in U.S. News and World Report. Nestled in a dynamic and unique geography distinguished by unprecedented innovations in technology, UCSF and the Department of Pediatrics are able to bring research and industry together to advance health.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter

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

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 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