Instructor/Assistant/Associate/Full Level Professor in Head and Neck OncologicSurgery

University of California - San Francisco; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 406,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS) at UCSF seeks a fellowship-trained Head and Neck Oncologic Surgeon for Instructor to Full Professor levels. The role spans clinical service with microvascular reconstruction when needed across Mission Bay, Mount Zion, Parnassus, and satellite sites, emphasizing education and patient care.

The successful candidate will participate in resident and fellow education, clinical and translational research, and contribute to academic

Qualifications

• MD degree or equivalent; licensed or eligible to obtain California medical license
• Completed accredited residency program in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
• Completed AHNS accredited fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery
• Board eligible or board certified in the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
• Must obtain California medical license by the time of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide head and neck oncologic surgery with microvascular reconstruction when needed
• Participate in resident and fellow education
• Engage in clinical care across Mission Bay, Mount Zion, Parnassus campuses and satellite clinics
• Contribute to research and teaching initiatives

Education

MD degree

Residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

AHNS fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery

Board eligible or board certified in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

California medical license by hire

Job description

Application Window

Open date: August 4, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Sep 3, 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: Thursday, Feb 4, 2027 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

Instructor/Assistant/Associate/Full Level Professor in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking fellowship-trained clinicians in the field of Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery. Microvascular reconstruction is preferred but not essential for this position. UCSF has a history of strong clinical productivity, innovative research, and collegial multidisciplinary care. The Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Mission Bay Campus provides an outstanding place for surgical, inpatient, and outpatient management, and we are continuing to expand within the Bay Area. Our clinical team continues to grow, and we are looking for a collaborative, thoughtful, and energetic colleague who values education, patient care, and research. Surgeons at all levels (Instructor, Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor) are invited to apply.

We are recruiting a fellowship trained Head and Neck Oncologic Surgeon at either the Instructor Level in the Adjunct or HS Clinical series or at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor Level in the Adjunct, HS Clinical, Clinical X, or In-Residence series. Clinical research and dedication to education are prerequisites. The individual will have the opportunity to participate in both resident and fellow education.

Locations may include the Mission Bay, Mount Zion, or Parnassus campuses at the University of California, San Francisco, as well as possible clinic time at satellite offices.

Qualification Requirements:

• MD degree, MD/PhD Degree, or equivalent degree.
• Completed accredited residency program in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
• Completed AHNS accredited fellowship program in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery.
• Board eligible or board certified in the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
• The successful candidate is expected to obtain a California medical license by the time of hire.
• All requirements must be met by the start date.
• Applicants' materials must list current, eligible, and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

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 $134,500 - $405,900. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

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

Reference requirements

• 3 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.

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, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
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Job location

San Francisco, Berkeley, Burlingame, and Redwood Shores, CA