Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clin, Clin X) Academic Transfusion Medicine Physicians

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 315,000 - 403,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking an Academic Transfusion Medicine physician to join the Division of Laboratory and Genomic Medicine in San Diego, CA. The role includes Associate Director duties across La Jolla-Jacobs Medical Center, Hillcrest Medical Center, and CALM, supporting hemotherapy and biologics manufacturing for UCSD Health's strategic programs.

The position offers a tenure-track appointment at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor levels, with opportunities for teaching, translational

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD in the biological sciences or health-related field.
• California medical license or equivalent.
• Board certification or eligibility in CP or AP/CP with subspecialty in transfusion medicine.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Associate Director of Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banks across UC San Diego Health facilities.
• Provide clinical leadership for hemotherapy and biologics manufacturing programs.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows; engage in translational and clinical research.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Clinical judgment

Education

MD or MD/PhD in biomedical sciences or related field

Tools

ABPath Board certification/eligibility

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Academic Transfusion Medicine Physicians

Salary range: The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and, if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $315,000 - $403,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here: 2026-2027 Academic Salary Scales

Open date: August 11, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Wednesday, Aug 11, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

The Department of Pathology at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body, and seeks an academic transfusion medicine physician to join the Division of Laboratory and Genomic Medicine.

The successful candidates will serve as an Associate Director of Transfusion Medicine and the Blood Banks at UC San Diego Health's La Jolla-Jacobs Medical Center, Hillcrest Medical Center, and the Center for Advanced Laboratory Medicine (CALM). These essential clinical services support the hemotherapy and human biologics manufacturing needs of UC San Diego Health's strategic programs (advanced surgery and transplantation, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, women and infants care, Level I trauma service, and a regional burn center). The positions involve a broad range of clinical and administrative responsibilities, as well as teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. This academically rich environment offers exceptional opportunities for translational and clinical research collaboration with leading investigators at UC San Diego and its affiliates and several other nearby institutions.

The appropriate series and appointment as Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor will be based on the candidate's background and experience.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:

HS Clinical Professor (APM 278)

Clinical X Professor (APM 275)

If appointed to a title covered by the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: Health Sciences Compensation Plan (APM-671)

Department: http://pathology.ucsd.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, or an MD/PhD in the biological sciences, chemistry, immunology, molecular biology/genetics, experimental pathology, or another health-related field.

Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Candidates must be board certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Pathology (ABPath) in clinical pathology (CP) or anatomic pathology/clinical pathology (AP/CP), and also be certified or eligible for subspecialty certification in transfusion medicine (ABPath), or equivalent

Alternatively, candidates with current certification by another ABMS-approved primary medical specialty board (e.g., American Board of Internal Medicine [ABIM] or American Board of Pediatrics [ABP]) must also be certified or eligible for subspecialty certification in transfusion medicine (ABPath) or equivalent.

Preferred qualifications

Candidates with additional subspecialty training, practice experience, and certification in histocompatibility/immunogenetics (HLA), coagulation/hemostasis, and/or hematopoietic stem cell processing/cellular biotherapy are preferred.

About UC San Diego

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.

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.

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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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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Job location

San Diego, CA