Division of Palliative Medicine Faculty

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 242,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking full-time or part-time faculty in the Division of Palliative Medicine at UCSF Health sites in San Francisco. The role emphasizes clinical care, teaching, research, and program development within an innovative academic environment.

Candidates should have an MD, be board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or eligible, and be eligible for California licensure at hire.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• Board-certified or eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine by hire date.
• Licensed to practice in California by hire date.
• Fellowship training in Palliative Medicine or comparable experience.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teaching

Research

Quality improvement

Program development

Education

MD

CA licensure eligibility

Job description

Position Description

The UCSF Division of Palliative Medicine (DPM), based at our UCSF Health sites, is seeking applications for full-time or part-time faculty.

Our goal is to create opportunities for faculty to achieve academic success and a rewarding career in academic palliative medicine through clinical experiences that match their interests and opportunities for clinical innovation and program development, teaching, educational scholarship, research, quality improvement, and more.

Highlights Of This Role Include

• Outstanding and dedicated colleagues, staff, and trainees of all levels (e.g. medical students, residents, fellows) and of multiple disciplines
• Academic environment with commitment to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research
• Strong interdisciplinary teams where each member is highly valued as an equal contributor
• Culture of support, mentorship, and leadership development
• Diverse practice settings, including inpatient palliative care services at multiple sites, outpatient clinics, video telemedicine, and a home‑based program
• A cutting‑edge research environment within the DPM and across UCSF, which affords virtually unlimited opportunities for research and other types of academic productivity
• Dedicated time for scholarly work and opportunities for leadership of clinical, educational, and research programs
• An institutional culture that is collaborative and highly receptive to palliative care
• Patient populations from a range of backgrounds and communities in a beautiful, vibrant city

Candidates may be at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level; rank and series will be commensurate with qualifications. Successful candidates will have outstanding references, clinical expertise, and evidence of or potential for leadership in teaching, research, quality improvement, medical education, program development, or another academic area.

Candidates must possess an MD (or equivalent) degree, be board‑certified in any primary specialty, and board‑certified/eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine by hire date. Candidates must also have Palliative Medicine Fellowship training or other comparable experience, and be eligible for licensure in the State of California at the time of hire. Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

For more information on the Division of Palliative Medicine, visit our website.

The total compensation for this position ranges from $241,923-$360,012, with the potential for additional incentive pay up to $58,664.

Total compensation at the University of California, San Francisco includes your base salary, which is determined by your rank and step at appointment, and negotiated pay for Health Sciences Compensation Plan members. Faculty who are members of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan may also be eligible for additional incentive pay.

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.

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San Francisco, CA