Division of Palliative Medicine Faculty

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

Job summary

The UCSF Division of Palliative Medicine is seeking applications for full-time or part-time faculty positions at UCSF Health sites. The role supports academic success and a rewarding career in clinical innovation, teaching, research, quality improvement, and educational scholarship.

Candidates will join outstanding colleagues and interdisciplinary teams in inpatient, outpatient, telemedicine, and home-based programs, with time set aside for scholarly work and leadership in clinical, educational,

Qualifications

• MD degree required.
• Board-certified in any primary specialty, and board-certified/eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine by hire date.
• Palliative Medicine Fellowship training or equivalent experience.
• Eligible for licensure in California at time of hire.
• Current and/or pending qualifications must be listed.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Research

Quality improvement

Education

MD

Job 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.

• Must possess an MD (or equivalent) degree.
• Must be board-certified in any primary specialty, and board-certified/eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine by hire date.
• Must have Palliative Medicine Fellowship training or other comparable experience, and be eligible for licensure in the State of California at the time of hire.