Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Faculty

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 119.000 - 358.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UCSF Health in San Francisco seeks a faculty candidate in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology to join a comprehensive program offering heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. The role includes inpatient and outpatient care and active participation in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities encompass teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as mentoring trainees in the AHFTC fellowship program, with commitment to program development and research.

Formación

• MD or MD/PhD/MD/MPH degree required.
• Formal fellowship in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology.
• Board certification or eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease and in Advanced Heart Failure.

Responsabilidades

• Provide inpatient and outpatient care for advanced heart failure, transplant, and MCS patients.
• Participate in multidisciplinary transplant and MCS committees; teach trainees and fellows.

Conocimientos

Clinical leadership

Cardiology expertise

Teaching & mentorship

Educación

MD, MD/PhD, or MD/MPH

Descripción del empleo

Application Window

Open date: October 8, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Saturday, Apr 8, 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.

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Faculty Search

The Cardiology Division of the University of California, San Francisco, is seeking a board-certified or eligible faculty candidate in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology for its growing program. The successful candidate will join a comprehensive, multidisciplinary program that provides the full spectrum of advanced heart failure care, including heart transplantation, temporary and durable mechanical circulatory support (MCS), cardiogenic shock management, and pulmonary hypertension management. Clinical responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient care of advanced heart failure, transplant, and MCS patients; participation in multidisciplinary transplant and MCS patient selection committees; and teaching and mentoring of medical students, residents, and fellows, including trainees in the ACGME-accredited Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology fellowship.

Qualifications

• Education & Rank: Must hold an MD, MD/PhD, or MD/MPH degree and qualify for appointment at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank.
• Clinical Training: Formal fellowship training in both inpatient and outpatient management of advanced heart failure, heart transplantation, temporary and durable mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices, and pulmonary hypertension.
• Board Certification: Board certification or eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease and in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (ABIM).
• Licensure: Possession of, or eligibility for, a medical license in the State of California.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest and expertise in additional cardiology subspecialty areas, such as genetic or infiltrative cardiomyopathies, cardiac critical care, or pulmonary hypertension.
• A strong background in clinical or translational research.
• A demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentorship, and program development.
• Interest in performing right heart catheterization, endomyocardial biopsies, and pulmonary artery pressure sensor implants.

Salary and Rank: Appointment rank, series, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, in accordance with University of California academic salary scales and the UCSF Health Sciences Compensation Plan.

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 $118,800-$358,300. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

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: Affidavit Action

Job Location

San Francisco, CA