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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon (ACADEMIC POSITION)

Application Window

Open date: July 18, 2024

Most recent review date: Saturday, Aug 31, 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, Jan 18, 2026 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

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon (ACADEMIC POSITION)
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
UCSF School of Medicine
Assistant/Associate/Full Level

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California San Francisco is recruiting for a Pediatric Orthopaedic surgeon to care for a full spectrum of pediatric orthopedic conditions. Sub-specialty training is encouraged but not required. The selected candidate will be appointed to the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor rank of the Health Sciences (HS) Clinical, Clinical X, or In Residence faculty series, according to experience and qualification.

The selected candidate will be expected to collaborate in investigative work that leads to publications in peer-reviewed journals and participate in both didactic and bedside teaching and mentoring activities for our medical students, residents, and fellows. The position will be based at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals in San Francisco and Oakland, as well as the at the UCSF Orthopaedic Institute and satellite facilities.

Must meet the following requirements at time of hire:

  • A valid California medical license or equivalent Special Permit issued (or Special Permit application submitted) by the California Medical Board.
  • MD or an equivalent from an accredited program.
  • Completion of an accredited Orthopaedic Residency program.
  • Completion of an accredited Pediatric Orthopaedic fellowship.
  • Board certification/eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery.
  • Applicant’s materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.

Applicant must have all the requirements met by the time of hire.

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/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t5-summary.pdf. The minimum base salary range for this position is $149,700 - $393,200. 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. The total negotiated salary for this position will include the base salary plus the negotiated component, determined at the time of offer.

Applicants must apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05171 with a Cover Letter, CV, Statement of Research, Statement of Teaching, Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Contributions to Diversity, and the names, titles, and e-mail addresses of three peer references who we may contact directly.

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)

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 and Oakland, CA