Assistant/Associate Professor of Surgery -Plastic Hand Surgeon

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a dedicated Plastic and Reconstructive Hand Surgeon to join their Division of Surgery. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to engage in both clinical practice and research, with responsibilities spanning elective and traumatic surgeries. Candidates will be expected to contribute to the education of medical students and residents while pursuing independent research funding. The role promises a collaborative environment where innovative surgical techniques and research endeavors thrive, making a significant impact on patient care and medical education.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be board eligible/certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
• Recognized skills in the education of surgery residents and medical students.

Responsibilities

• Primary clinical responsibilities will include elective and traumatic hand and wrist surgery.
• Support call responsibility at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.

Skills

Board eligibility/certification in Plastic Surgery

Fellowship in Hand Surgery

Education of surgery residents

Clinical skills in elective and traumatic hand surgery

Research skills

Education

Medical Degree

Completion of Hand Surgery Fellowship

Job description

Application Window

Open date: October 3, 2024

Most recent review date: Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Friday, Apr 3, 2026 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

Assistant/Associate Professor of Surgery -Plastic Hand Surgeon

Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Department of Surgery

University of California, San Francisco

The Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, is seeking outstanding candidates for a full time, academic Plastic and Reconstructive Hand surgeon. Candidates must be board eligible/certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and have completed or will complete by the time of hire a fellowship in hand surgery. Applicant's materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.

Primary clinical responsibilities will be at UCSF Health locations including Parnassus, Mission Bay and Mt. Zion campuses. Clinical activity will include elective and traumatic hand and wrist surgery in addition to general reconstructive plastic surgery. The candidate will support call responsibility at Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center in addition the UCSF Health locations.

This position will also allow for development of a career in either health sciences research, translational research or basic research, with a potential for protected time to pursue research efforts. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue independent research funding.

Candidates must have recognized skills in the education of surgery residents and medical students and will be expected to be active participants in the Department's residency training and educational programs.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $149,700 - $232,900. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05300.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

  
  

• Cover Letter

  
  

• Statement of Research

  
  

• Statement of Teaching

  
  

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement

  
  

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

  
  

Reference requirements

• 5 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

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 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 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.

* "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.

* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH

* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

* APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf

Job location

San Francisco, CA