Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, In-Residence, Adjunct) Breast Imaging

University of California, San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking faculty for the Breast Imaging Division in Radiology. The position emphasizes clinical service in mammography, ultrasound, and MRI, with opportunities in image-guided procedures and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The selected candidate will contribute to education of fellows, residents, medical students, and visiting scholars, while engaging in research and academic initiatives within a leading medical center.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting screening and diagnostic mammography.
• Experience with breast ultrasound and MRI is preferred.
• Involvement in clinical teaching and translational research is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Interpret screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound and MRI.
• Perform image-guided breast procedures and lymphatic imaging as needed.
• Educate and supervise fellows, residents, and medical students; participate in research.

Skills

Breast imaging

Mammography

Breast MRI

Image-guided procedures

Job description

The Department of Radiology at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence among its faculty, staff, and student body. We are currently seeking full-time and part-time faculty members to join our Breast Imaging Division.

UC San Diego School of Medicine is consistently ranked among the nation's top research-intensive medical schools by U.S. News & World Report. UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system serving the San Diego region, with major campuses in Hillcrest and La Jolla. The health system includes two Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Centers, an NCI-designated Moores Comprehensive Cancer Center, a Level I Trauma and Burn Center, a Level IV Epilepsy Center, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and a Center of Excellence for Parkinson's Disease.

The UC San Diego Department of Radiology is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering state-of-the-art services for clinical and translational research. The Breast Imaging Division at UC San Diego is a nationally recognized program committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care using state-of-the-art imaging technology. Our team of fellowship-trained radiologists specializes in the full spectrum of breast imaging, including digital mammography, tomosynthesis (3D mammography), breast ultrasound, and breast MRI, as well as image-guided biopsies and preoperative localization procedures. As part of an academic medical center, we are deeply involved in clinical research, education, and innovation, ensuring our patients benefit from the latest advancements in breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and management. The Breast Imaging Division collaborates closely with breast surgeons, oncologists, pathologists, and genetic counselors to provide a multidisciplinary, comprehensive approach to breast health.

The selected candidate(s) will contribute to the division’s clinical, teaching, and research missions, with responsibilities including the interpretation of screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound and MRI, image-guided breast procedures, molecular breast imaging, lymphatic imaging, and general diagnostic radiology. In addition, the selected candidate(s) will be actively involved in the education of breast imaging fellows, diagnostic radiology residents, medical students, and visiting scholars, and will participate in the division’s educational and administrative initiatives.

The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level 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)


• In-Residence Professor (APM 270)


• Adjunct Professor (APM 280)

Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded. As a member of 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).