Academic Pediatric Anesthesiologist

University of California - Davis; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Davis in Sacramento, CA, invites applications for a pediatric anesthesiology full-time Assistant/Associate or Full Professor in the Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series. Responsibilities include anesthesia care for pediatric and neonatal patients and participation in after-hours call, with opportunities in pediatric cardiac anesthesia during calls and weekends.

The role emphasizes education of medical students, residents, fellows, and allied health

Qualifications

• MD, DO or equivalent and eligible for a full, unrestricted California Medical License.
• Eligible for certification by ABA in Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology.
• Graduate from an ACGME‑approved residency program and ACGME‑approved pediatric anesthesiology fellowship; experience in cardiac, general, regional and ambulatory anesthesia and pain management for pediatric and neonate patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care for pediatric and neonate patients undergoing routine and complex procedures in the UC Davis Children’s Hospital operating rooms, cardiology catheterization labs and radiology suites.
• Participate in the after-hours call system; pediatric cardiac anesthesia during call hours and weekends as needed.
• Educate medical students, residents, fellows and allied health professionals in all areas of general, ambulatory, and regional anesthesiology for pediatric patients.
• Occasionally provide anesthesia services to adult patients; activities may include solo faculty duties.
• Engage in scholarly or creative activities deriving from clinical teaching and service responsibilities.

Skills

Teaching: medical students and fellows

Pediatric anesthesia

Teamwork and collaboration

Clinical leadership

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

California Medical License eligible

ABA certification in Anesthesiology

ABA certification in Pediatric Anesthesiology

ACGME residency

ACGME pediatric anesthesiology fellowship

Cardiac/general/ambulatory anesthesia & pediatric pain management experience

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: $350,000-$600,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.

Application Window

Open date: November 21, 2025

Next review date: Sunday, Jul 19, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Nov 20, 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

The Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, UC Davis, is recruiting for a pediatric anesthesiology full-time Assistant/Associate or Full Professor in the Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing anesthesia care for pediatric and neonate patients undergoing routine and complex procedures in the UC Davis Children’s Hospital operating rooms, cardiology catheterization labs and radiology suites, and will participate fully in the after‑hours call system. An interest in pediatric cardiac anesthesia will be accommodated with the candidate caring for patients undergoing cardiac procedures during call hours and weekends.

Responsibilities include education of medical students, residents, fellows and allied health professionals in all areas of general, ambulatory, and regional anesthesiology for pediatric patients. The applicant will occasionally provide anesthesia services to adult patients, and a proportion of the clinical duties will involve working as solo faculty. Faculty engage in scholarly or creative activities that derive from and support their primary responsibilities in clinical teaching and professional and service activities.

Rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

Additional inquiries may be directed to Ruben Jimenez at 916‑734‑7985 or Kristin Britton‑Isaacson at 916‑734‑5032. UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

Candidate is required to upload a CV, cover letter including a statement of research, clinical interests and teaching, and the names and contact information of 3‑5 references. For the full position description and to apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07408.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

MD, DO or equivalent, eligible for a full, unrestricted California Medical License, eligible for certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) in Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology, graduate from an ACGME‑approved residency program and ACGME‑approved pediatric anesthesiology fellowship program, and have clinical experience performing cardiac, general, regional and ambulatory anesthesia and pain management for pediatric and neonate patients.

Additional qualifications

Individuals with several years of experience in academic pediatric anesthesiology, recent graduates from pediatric anesthesia fellowships, and current fellows are encouraged to apply.

Preferred qualifications

Ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment.

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Cover Letter including statement of Clinical Interest, Research and Teaching
• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Authorization to Release Information Form (required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments)

Reference requirements: 3‑5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07408

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Job location

Sacramento, CA