Academic Hospital Medicine Faculty

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 239,000 - 358,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) invites outstanding hospital medicine physicians to join our faculty at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG). We seek clinically excellent, mission-driven physicians eager to contribute to teaching, scholarship, and health system improvement while delivering outstanding care to our patient population.

Four clinical tracks offer flexibility: Days, Hybrid, Nights, Addiction Medicine & Hospital Medicine Hybrid, and Palliative Care &

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible internists required for academic hospital medicine.
• Deep commitment to delivering exceptional care in a safety-net setting.
• Passion for teaching, mentorship, and scholarship to advance hospital-based care.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor medical trainees in an academic hospital setting.
• Contribute to scholarship, research, and health-system improvement.
• Deliver high-quality clinical care to a diverse patient population.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance patient care and education.

Skills

Board-certified internist

Board-eligible internist

Teaching & mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Health systems improvement

Academic medicine / research interest

Education

MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Job description

Application Window

Open date: August 28, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Sep 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Feb 28, 2028 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

Academic Hospital Medicine Faculty

Five Clinical Tracks: Predominantly Days | Hybrid | Predominantly Nights | Addiction Medicine & Hospital Medicine Hybrid | Palliative Care & Hospital Medicine Hybrid

UCSF Division of Hospital Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG)

The UCSF Division of Hospital Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) invites outstanding hospital medicine physicians to join our faculty. We seek clinically excellent mission-driven physicians at all levels of experience who thrive in an academic safety-net environment and are eager to contribute to scholarship, teaching, and health system improvement while delivering outstanding care to our patient population.

ZSFG serves as San Francisco's safety-net hospital, providing care to patients with complex medical, social, and structural challenges. Faculty in this role will be integral to teaching the next generation of UCSF-trained physicians, and advancing scholarship that enhances patient care, health systems, and/or health policy.

We offer four clinical tracks, providing flexibility to align your clinical and academic interests:

• Predominantly Days: Engage deeply in scholarship-including clinical excellence, medical education, quality improvement, systems-based improvements-and leadership roles.
• Hybrid: A balance of day and night shifts with flexibility for academic and leadership opportunities.
• Predominantly Nights: Dedicated nocturnist positions with unique mentored opportunities to develop and grow scholarship interests and skills.
• Addiction Medicine & Hospital Medicine Hybrid: blend of hospital medicine & addiction medicine clinical roles.
• Palliative Care & Hospital Medicine Hybrid: blend of hospital medicine & palliative care clinical roles.

Why UCSF at ZSFG?

• Clinical Excellence in an Academic Setting - Join mission-driven faculty where outstanding clinical skills are the foundation of effective teaching, mentorship, and scholarship.
• Opportunities for Leadership & Innovation - Work with leaders in hospital medicine, health systems innovation, and medical education to improve care delivery and patient safety.
• Mentorship & Career Growth - Faculty benefit from structured mentorship, access to UCSF's world-class academic resources, and opportunities to develop expertise in quality improvement, data-driven operations, and education.
• Complex Clinical Practice - Care for patients with high-acuity conditions and unique social determinants of health, making clinical excellence and adaptability essential.

Who We're Looking For

Requirements:

• Clinically outstanding board-certified or board-eligible internists who thrive in an academic hospital medicine environment.
• Deep commitment to delivering exceptional care in a safety-net setting
• Passion for teaching, mentorship, and the pursuit of scholarship that advances hospital-based care
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care while advancing UCSF's mission of improving health worldwide through outstanding clinical practice, education, and scholarly contributions in hospital medicine.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications (optional)

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Cantonese (native-level fluency)
• Track record of excellence in clinical care, medical education, or systems-based scholarship
• Strong communication skills, including empathy, humility, and respect for differing viewpoints
• Experience working with underserved populations and navigating complex care environments
• Ability to thrive in dynamic hospital settings and work collaboratively
• Interest or experience in improving systems of care through quality, safety, education, research, innovation, or operational leadership
• Board certification in addiction medicine or palliative care for candidates interested in those tracks

For physicians primarily seeking a clinical role without formal teaching or scholarly expectations, or with flexibility in clinical hours, we invite you to explore our Medical Staff Physician - Hospital Medicine position, which offers the opportunity to flexibly practice high-acuity inpatient medicine in a mission-driven, academic setting at ZSFG.

The total compensation for this position ranges from $239,231-$357,759.

Total compensation at the University of California, San Francisco includes your base salary, which is determined by your rank and step at appointment, and negotiated pay for Health Sciences Compensation Plan members. Faculty who are members of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan may also be eligible for additional incentive pay.

Application Process

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 - Please describe your interest in the position and any experiences or perspectives you believe are relevant to this faculty role

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• Sample Assessment and Plan - Applicants should submit a de-identified assessment and plan from a prior inpatient encounter. The case does not need to be rare or unusually complex - we are most interested in how you demonstrate high-quality clinical reasoning, prioritize patient issues, and communicate your plan of care clearly and effectively.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

For inquiries, contact:

• Dr. Oanh Nguyen ([e-mail]), Division Chief, UCSF Division of Hospital Medicine at ZSFG
• See our website for more information

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
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Aff

Job location

San Francisco, CA