Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clin, Clin X, In-Res, Adjunct) Cardiothoracic Imaging

UC San Diego Academic Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 400,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Academic Jobs is seeking a Cardiothoracic Imaging Faculty member to join the Department of Radiology. This position requires interpreting various imaging modalities, providing clinical care, and teaching while engaging in research and program development.

The ideal candidate will hold an MD or DO degree, be board certified in Diagnostic Radiology, and possess experience in advanced cardiac imaging and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
• Board certified or board eligible in Diagnostic Radiology.
• Hold, or be eligible for, a California medical license.

Responsibilities

• Interpret a full range of thoracic radiographs, chest CT and MR.
• Provide clinical service to patients across the health system.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

Advanced cardiac imaging

Artificial intelligence and imaging analytics

Education

MD, DO, or equivalent degree

Board certified or board eligible in Diagnostic Radiology

Job description

Position Overview

Position title: Cardiothoracic Imaging Faculty

Location: San Diego, CA

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 $400,000–$420,000, negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available under the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.

Position Description

The Department of Radiology at the University of California, San Diego invites full‑time radiologists to join its Cardiothoracic Imaging faculty team. The division offers state‑of‑the‑art clinical services and is recognized for its research and education. Faculty serve in clinical care, teaching, and scholarly activities, and play a key role in advancing patient care within the health system.

Areas of Expertise

• Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
• Advanced cardiac imaging
• Interstitial lung disease
• Occupational lung disease (including silicosis)
• Artificial intelligence and imaging analytics
• Low‑gravity imaging

Responsibilities

• Interpret a full range of thoracic radiographs, chest CT and MR, cardiac CT and MR, and vascular imaging, including CT and MR angiography.
• Provide clinical service to patients across the health system.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in research, quality improvement, program development, or administrative leadership.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
• Board certified or board eligible in Diagnostic Radiology.
• Hold, or be eligible for, a California medical license.
• Preferred: completed a one‑year cardiothoracic fellowship or equivalent clinical experience, or documented contributions to the field.

EEO Statement

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.