Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X) Pediatric Pathologist

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 280.000 - 330.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UC San Diego is seeking a Pediatric Pathologist to join the Department of Pathology. The successful candidate will provide coverage of pediatric pathology services, teach medical students and residents, and participate in departmental activities.

The position offers a base salary range of $280,000–$330,400 with negotiation and potential Health Sciences Compensation Plan earnings; appointment at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor depending on experience. San Diego, CA.

Formación

• MD or equivalent required.
• California medical license or eligible required.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic, Clinical, and/or Pediatric Pathology.

Responsabilidades

• Provide coverage of pediatric pathology services including a share of call.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Participate in departmental activities and training programs.

Conocimientos

Board-certified/board-eligible in Anc/

Educación

MD or equivalent

California medical license or equivalent

Board certification in Anatomic/Clinical/Pediatric Pathology

Descripción del empleo

Position overview

Position title: Pediatric Pathologist

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 $280,000 - $330,400. 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 7, 2026

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

Final date: Saturday, Aug 7, 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 a Pediatric Pathologist.

The Pediatric Pathology Division at RCHSD currently has 8 full-time pathologists and provides a full range of anatomic and clinical pathology services, with approximately 13,500 surgical pathology, 400 bone marrow, 1,500 cytopathology cases, and 20 pediatric autopsies per year. The Department participates in ACGME-accredited fellowship training in Surgical Pathology, Gastrointestinal Pathology, Hematopathology, and Neuropathology at the UCSD School of Medicine and trains medical students and residents in pediatric pathology from the UCSD School of Medicine and the San Diego Naval Hospital.

The successful candidate will provide coverage of a full range of Pediatric Pathology services, including a share of call. The successful candidate will also teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

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/

Hospital: http://www.rchsd.org/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

• Candidates must have an MD or equivalent.
• Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the California Medical Board.
• Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic, Clinical, and/or Pediatric Pathology.

Preferred qualifications

• Candidates with at least three years of experience in pediatric anatomic and clinical pathology diagnosis are preferred.

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.

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Job location

San Diego, CA