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Vice Dean for Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG)

Application Window

Open date: June 12, 2024

Most recent review date: Friday, Sep 6, 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: Friday, Dec 12, 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

Vice Dean for Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG)
School of Medicine
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

The School of Medicine at UC San Francisco seeks an outstanding individual to serve as the Vice Dean for Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. This position will require strong leadership and organizational skills, as well as a deep understanding of academic policies and procedures. Must also have:

  • Demonstrated effectiveness as a leader of faculty, staff, and learners.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in advancing a culture and climate of diversity, equity, belonging, and anti-oppression.

The Vice Dean will provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction to all academic departments based at ZSFG. Serving as the Dean’s main representative, the Vice Dean will ensure that ZSFG is an excellent site for faculty providing clinical care; the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows; and, for the entire spectrum of research (basic, clinical, translational and population health). To accomplish these activities, the Vice Dean will collaborate with the Dean, the CEO of ZSFG, the Vice Deans, the Department Chairs, and the Chiefs of Service at ZSFG.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the Affiliation Agreement with the Department of Public Health of the City and County of San Francisco.
    • Serve as the contract officer; responsible for compliance, including the performance by the Chiefs of Service at ZSFG of the duties assigned under the agreement.
    • Prepare, negotiate, and administer the final contract budget each year. The annual budget is approximately $200 million per year.
  • Oversee the UCSF educational and research programs in accordance with the Affiliation Agreement.
  • Serve on the Clinical Practice Group (CPG) Executive Committee and Board which oversees and ensures compliance of all UCSF professional fee billing activities at ZSFG.
  • Collaborate with UCSF Department Chairs, ZSFG CEO, and Chiefs of Service at ZSFG in faculty and leadership recruitments and physician wellness.
  • Manage the allocation and efficiency of research and academic space, in alignment with SOM and campus policies.
  • Lead the Dean’s Office at ZSFG, which includes approximately 200 staff and is responsible for operations such as risk management, IT, and facilities.
  • Serve as key advisor to the Dean as a member of the SOM Dean’s Council.
  • Oversee faculty and staff engagement and experience programs.
  • Serve on multiple leadership committees.

An MD or equivalent degree and a faculty rank of associate or full professor required.

Please apply online at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05126.

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 $139,500 - $411,500. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan 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: Contributions to Diversity Statement

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

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