Assistant Professor (Adjunct) Career Development Faculty Positions in OB/GYN Research at UC San[...]

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego's Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences seeks physician-scientists for Faculty Career Development Positions across MFM, REI, Gynecologic Oncology, Complex Family Planning, URPS and MIGS. These are academic appointments aimed at developing independent physician-scientists with strong research programs.

The initial 2–5 years are supported by NICHD’s Women’s Reproductive Health Research Career Development Program, with roughly 75% effort toward mentored and

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree required
• Board eligible or board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• California medical license or equivalent certification/permit required

Responsibilities

• Research and mentorship activities, with clinical duties and teaching responsibilities as allocated (75% research, 10–20% clinical, 5–10% teaching)
• Engage in translational, basic, or bedside research within Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Collaborate across divisions and participate in program development and administration

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Career Development Faculty in OB/GYN Research

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 $250,000 - $400,000. 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.

Position description

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence among its faculty, staff, and student body. The Department is seeking physician-scientists for Faculty Career Development Positions in the following areas: Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM), Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI), Gynecologic Oncology (Gyn Onc), Complex Family Planning (CFP), Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS), Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS), Hospitalist, or Academic Specialist in Ob/Gyn.

The University of California, San Diego offers an outstanding academic environment with well-funded programs in clinical, translational, and basic research spanning cellular, molecular, and systems-level investigations.

The initial 2-5 years of the positions are supported by the NICHD-sponsored Women's Reproductive Health Research Career Development K12 Program. The objective of this career development program is to provide advanced training for outstanding physicians in basic, translational, and/or bedside research, thereby fostering the development of independent physician-scientists in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The selected candidates will devote approximately 75% effort to mentored and independent research activities, with anticipated effort allocation of 10-20% for clinical responsibilities and 5-10% for teaching activities.

Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level in the Adjunct series.

A link to the full description of the series is provided for your review: Adjunct Professor (APM 280)

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 (required at time of application)

Candidates must have an MD, DO, or equivalent degree and be board eligible or board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Candidates must also either have or be eligible for a California medical license or an 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
• Research and Mentorship Statement - Describe the research goals you wish to pursue and the mentorship support you hope to obtain.
• Misc. / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 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.

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