Associate/Full Professor of Surgery - Adult Thoracic Surgeon, Division Chief, Thoracic Surgery

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 394,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Adult Thoracic Surgeon to lead their Division of Thoracic Surgery. This full-time role involves overseeing clinical and academic activities, promoting innovative surgical techniques, and educating the next generation of surgeons. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, with a proven track record in leadership and research. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to excellence in patient care and surgical education, where your contributions will significantly impact the field of thoracic surgery.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be board certified in Thoracic Surgery.
• Proven leadership skills and a track record of program building.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical, academic, research, and administrative activities.
• Lead a team of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Thoracic Surgery

Leadership Skills

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Robotic Surgery

Research Productivity

Education of Residents

Education

Board Certification in Thoracic Surgery

5+ years of experience in adult thoracic surgery

Job description

Application Window

Open date: October 3, 2024

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 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

Associate/Full Professor of Surgery - Adult Thoracic Surgeon, Division Chief, Thoracic Surgery

Division of Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery

Department of Surgery

University of California, San Francisco

The Department of Surgery, Division of Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, is seeking outstanding candidates for a full-time academic Adult Thoracic surgeon to be the Division Chief, Thoracic Surgery . Candidates must be board certified in Thoracic Surgery. Candidates must also have at least 5 years of experience in adult thoracic surgery at an academic medical center, proven leadership skills, and a track record of program building and academic accomplishment. Candidates with expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgery are strongly encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing all clinical, academic, research, and administrative activities in the section of Thoracic Surgery. This includes leading a team of surgeons and healthcare professionals, promoting innovative surgical techniques, advancing research in thoracic surgery, educating the next generation of thoracic surgeons, and providing exceptional patient care. The selected candidate will also collaborate with other departments and divisions to promote interdisciplinary approaches to patient care, research, and education. Successful candidates must have a proven track record of program building as well as effective leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Research productivity is expected and protected time for research will be considered. Applicants should have a national reputation for clinical excellence and scholarship in thoracic disease.

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 $184,700 - $393,200. 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/JPF05304.

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