Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 400,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California invites applications for the position of Transplant Surgeon at the Keck Medicine Division. This role demands clinical expertise in liver and kidney transplantation, with responsibilities including patient care, teaching, and research collaboration.

Qualified candidates will have an MD or DO, completed an ASTS-accredited fellowship, and hold appropriate licensure in California.

The annual salary ranges between $400,000 and $450,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Possess clinical expertise in transplant surgeries.
• Eligible for medical licensure in California.
• Current licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise in patient care management.
• Teach fellows and collaborate in research.
• Support services at satellite locations.

Skills

Clinical expertise in liver and kidney transplantation

Minimally invasive donor nephrectomy

Living donor liver transplant

Teaching and mentoring fellows

Research collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

Completion of ASTS-accredited multi-organ Abdominal Transplantation fellowship

Certification by the American Board of Surgery

Job description

The Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery and Abdominal Organ Transplantation in the Department of Surgery at Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California is inviting applicants for the position of Transplant Surgeon at the academic rank of Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery.

Opportunity Details

• The competitive candidate should possess clinical expertise in liver and kidney transplantation including minimally invasive donor nephrectomy. Ideally, the candidate also has a skill set and interest in living donor liver transplant, pancreas transplant, and there may be an opportunity for HPB, split liver procurement, and pediatric transplantation.
• The selected candidate will be responsible for providing clinical expertise in patient care management, teaching fellows, collaborating in research, and continuing education.
• The position will be primarily based at Keck Hospital of USC and may include supporting services at satellite locations, including coverage of Hepatobiliary Surgery at LA General Medical Center.
• Prospective candidates will have an MD or DO degree, will have completed an ASTS-accredited multi‑organ Abdominal Transplantation fellowship, be certified by the American Board of Surgery, be eligible to work in the United States, and be eligible for licensure in the state of California, with current licensure preferred.

Interested candidates should apply here and upload a current CV and letter of interest. For further inquiries contact: [e-mail]

The annual base salary range for this position is $400,000-450,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, academic status, and skill set.

USC 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, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources at [phone] or by email at [e-mail]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

Job ID: REQ20175812

Posted Date: 05/30/2026

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