Chief, Section of Colorectal Surgery

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 190,600 - 405,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health coverage

Access to cutting-edge technologies

Opportunities for leadership growth

Faculty appointment in the UCSF School of Medicine

Job summary

A prestigious medical institution in San Francisco seeks a Section Chief of Colorectal Surgery to lead a team in innovative and compassionate patient care while advancing research and education. The role requires board certification in general surgery and completion of relevant fellowships, with a focus on program development and leadership. This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment committed to academic excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in American Board of General Surgery.
• Completed fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery or Complex General Surgical Oncology.
• History of achievement in program development and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead all clinical, academic, research, and administrative activities.
• Promote innovative surgical techniques and provide exceptional patient care.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance interdisciplinary approaches.

Skills

Board Certified

Program development

National reputation

Research interest

Academic interest

Education

Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Complex General Surgical Oncology fellowship

Job description

The Opportunity

• Summary of the ideal candidate: Triple threat; a great scientist, a great surgeon, and a great educator.
• Reporting to Ajay Maker, MD, Chief for the Division of Surgical Oncology, the Section Chief of Colorectal Surgery leads all clinical, academic, research, and administrative activities in the Section of Colorectal Surgery. This includes leading a team of nationally recognized surgeons and healthcare professionals, promoting innovative surgical techniques, advancing research in malignant and benign colorectal surgery, 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.
• Primary Location: UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay.
• This role represents a blend of both Administrative and Clinical/Surgical responsibilities.

Critical Candidate Credentials & Experiences

• Board Certified.
  • American Board of General Surgery and have completed a fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery.
    • or
  • Complex General Surgical Oncology with a dedicated fellowship in colorectal surgery.
• History of achievement with all the following:
  • Program development (strategic growth).
  • Program leadership (administrative oversight of personnel & facilities).
  • National reputation and rigor for clinical excellence and scholarship in colorectal disease, including prominent publication.
    • Research interest, with record of productivity.
    • Academic interest, with record of achievement.

Why UCSF

Diverse Clinical Opportunities: We provide compassionate and effective Surgical and Oncological treatment across San Francisco, Oakland, and Northern California. Our experts are dedicated to providing outstanding care for all ages and social groups.

Leadership & Growth: Ideal for candidates who aspire to influence program development, quality improvement, and hold administrative roles that shape the future of care at UCSF.

Academic Excellence:Collaborate with world‑class researchers and educators in a vibrant academic environment dedicated to innovation and compassionate care. Our department is nationally recognized for its many outstanding educational programs in medical school, residency programs and clinical fellowships, research fellowships, and continuing medical education.

What We Offer

• Faculty appointment in the UCSF School of Medicine (rank and step commensurate with experience).
• Competitive compensation and UC benefits, including pension and health coverage.
• Access to premier facilities, cutting‑edge technologies, and UCSF’s integrated health system.
• A culture of innovation, teamwork, and academic excellence.
• Opportunities to grow in leadership, education, and research.

Why Live & Work in the San Francisco Bay Area — A Physician’s Perspective

Living in the Bay Area means being part of one of the most dynamic and collaborative medical communities in the country. Whether you're rounding at UCSF Parnassus, working in Mission Bay’s biotech corridor, or practicing in the East Bay or Peninsula, you’re surrounded by institutions that value innovation, equity, and excellence in care.

Parnassus offers a quiet, residential vibe with leafy streets and historic homes nestled near Golden Gate Park. Mission Bay is sleek and forward‑looking — a hub for clinical research, startups, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Across the Bay Area, you’ll find neighborhoods that match your lifestyle, whether that’s walkable and serene or urban and energetic.

But life here isn’t just about medicine. The Bay Area is rich in culture — from the symphony and ballet to street festivals, galleries, and live music. You can grab Burmese noodles in Oakland, fresh oysters in Marin, or dim sum in the Richmond. The diversity of the region shows up in its food, its people, and its stories.

Nature is never far. You can hike Mount Tam, bike the Bay Trail, surf at Pacifica, or simply unwind in Golden Gate Park. Whether you’ve got a free afternoon or just 30 minutes between shifts, there’s always a way to recharge outdoors.

Transit is efficient and flexible. BART, Caltrain, Muni, ferries, and bike paths connect the region, making it easy to live where you want and still get where you need to be. Whether you’re commuting to clinic, heading to a conference, or catching a flight, the Bay Area makes it work.

Most importantly, there’s a sense of purpose and community. You’re not just another physician in a big city — you’re part of a network of people who care deeply about their work, their patients, and each other. That’s what makes practicing here special.

Compensation

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See [Table 5] (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/policy-covered-october-2025-scales/t5-summary.pdf). The minimum base salary range for this position is $190,600 - $405,900. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. 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.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

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