Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, In-Residence, Adjunct) Hospit[...]

UC San Diego Academic Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 295,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Medicine at UC San Diego is recruiting Academic Hospitalists and Nocturnists to join our dynamic team of physicians. We seek clinicians committed to outstanding patient care, teaching medical students and residents, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Faculty development opportunities are available to support growth. Appointments may be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, depending on background; selected

Qualifications

• Must have MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine.
• California medical license or eligibility required per Medical Board of California.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients in Hospital Medicine.
• Teach medical students and residents.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and scholarly activities.

Skills

Board Certification in Internal Med

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Position title: Hospital Medicine Faculty

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 pay range for this position is $295,000 - $340,000. 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

Application Window

Open date: August 6, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Sep 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Aug 6, 2027 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 Division of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence among its faculty, staff, and student body. We are recruiting Academic Hospitalists and Nocturnists to join our dynamic team of physicians.

We are seeking physicians who are committed to providing exceptional patient care, actively engaging in medical student and resident education, and contributing to meaningful quality improvement initiatives. Faculty development opportunities are available to support growth and advancement in these areas.

Selected candidates will be responsible for the clinical care of patients, teaching medical students and residents, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and/or engaging in scholarly and research activities.

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.

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)

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

• Candidates must have an MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
• Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Candidates must also have, or be eligible for, a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Misc. / Additional (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.

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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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• “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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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Job location

San Diego, CA