Instructor/Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Facial Plastic andReconstructive Surgeon

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 393,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco is seeking an academic facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon with microvascular training to join a renowned FPRS practice in San Francisco.

The role emphasizes cancer-related reconstruction, cosmetic facial surgery, and gender-affirming procedures, with teaching responsibilities for fellows and residents, and opportunities for clinical or basic science research collaboration within UCSF.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree with eligible or board-certified status.
• Completed Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency.
• Fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery by start date.
• California Medical License required by start date.
• Applicants must list pending qualifications on submission.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in microvascular head and neck reconstruction procedures.
• Treat facial paralysis, Mohs reconstruction, cosmetic facial surgery, rhinoplasty and gender-affirming facial surgery.
• Instruct fellows and residents at all levels as part of an academic practice.
• Collaborate on oncologic care with the Helen Diller Family NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and UCSF Cancer Hospital.

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency

Fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery

Board Certified or Board Eligible - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

California Medical License by start date

Job description

Application Window

Open date: July 11, 2025

Most recent review date: Sunday, Jul 5, 2026 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: Monday, Jan 11, 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 Professor - Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

The University of California, San Francisco is seeking an academic facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon with microvascular training to join a renowned and growing FPRS practice. The practice focuses on microvascular head and neck reconstructive surgery, treatment of facial paralysis, Mohs reconstruction, cosmetic facial surgery/rhinoplasty, and gender-affirming facial surgery. The selected candidate will join two experienced surgeons in a busy academic practice. Extensive experience and/or training with cancer is required. Teaching excellence is expected, as the candidate will instruct fellows and residents at all levels. The Division also participates in oncologic care through the Helen Diller Family NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and the new UCSF Bakar Cancer Hospital at Mission Bay.

Research collaboration is a hallmark of UCSF, and basic science or clinical research can be supported in this role.

Qualifications:

• MD or equivalent degree.
• Completion of an accredited Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency.
• Completion of Fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery by start date.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
• Must have a California Medical License by start date.
• Applicant's materials must list 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 $130,200 - $393,200. 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
• APM - 035: Aff

Job location

San Francisco, CA