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UC San Diego is seeking a Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon to serve as VA Service Chief. The position emphasizes research and clinical excellence with responsibilities in teaching, patient care, and scholarly activity.
The role involves 75% time at the VA and 25% time at UC San Diego, with appointment at Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level based on background and experience. Candidates must meet California medical licensure and fellowship requirements.
Position title: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery: VA Service Chief
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 $350,000 - $500,000. 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 7, 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: Saturday, Aug 7, 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.
The University of California, San Diego, Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body, and seeks to recruit a vascular and endovascular surgeon with a focus on research and clinical care in the area of advanced open and endovascular surgery.
The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching medical students, residents, and fellows; conducting independent research; and overseeing all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
The position will be 75% time at the VA and 25% time at UCSD.
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:
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)
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent degree.
Candidates must be board eligible or board certified in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. Candidates must have completed, or be on track to complete, a 0+5 or 5+2 fellowship program in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.
Candidates must have, or be eligible for, a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with 2–3 years of experience in teaching residents and fellows in vascular surgery, conducting independent research, providing clinical patient care, and a track record of publications are preferred.
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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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