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Adjunct Professor Position - Department of Anatomy

Application Window

Open date: February 25, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Mar 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Aug 25, 2027 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

Adjunct Professor Position – Department of Anatomy

The Department of Anatomy is seeking an Assistant Adjunct Professor for a full-time faculty position. Faculty in the Adjunct Professor series are individuals who are predominantly engaged in research or other creative work and who participate in teaching, or individuals who contribute primarily to teaching and have a limited responsibility for research or other creative work; these individuals may be professional practitioners of appropriate distinction. The position will require experience coordinating complex Human Anatomy curricula, including: gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, histology, and/or embryology teaching in lecture, small group, and laboratory formats. Documented excellence in teaching and experience in cadaveric dissection is required. Appointees with titles in this series also engage in University and public service consistent with their assignments.

Requirements:
• PhD, MD, EdD or equivalent academic doctoral degree at the time of hire.
• Experience in curriculum development, laboratory teaching, and large and small group facilitation in integrated courses for students in professional healthcare programs (e.g., medical, dental, pharmacy, physical therapy) and medical residents.
• Experience in complete donor body dissection.
• Documented excellence in teaching and experience in cadaveric dissection
• Experience coordinating complex Human Anatomy curricula, including: gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, histology, and/or embryology teaching in lecture, small group, and laboratory formats.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:
• Scholarly experience (e.g., educational or anatomical research).

Please apply online with CV, cover letter, statement of research, statement of teaching, and the contact information of 3 references at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05974. To receive full consideration, please submit all materials prior to the review date. However, this position will remain open until filled. Candidate must meet the required qualifications by time of hire. Application materials must list pending qualifications.

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 $121,900 - $157,900. 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

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.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
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Job location

San Francisco, CA