Instructor/Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Rhinologist and Sinus/Skull BaseSurgeon

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

Job summary

UCSF in San Francisco seeks a full-time Rhinologist and Sinus/Skull Base Surgeon at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank. Build a robust practice at a top quaternary center serving the Bay Area.

Strong emphasis on clinical care, teaching residents, and scholarly activity with potential research support. Required: MD or equivalent, ABOTO-Head & Neck Certification eligibility or board certification, CA license by start date, and list of pending qualifications.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree; California medical license by start date.
• Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery.
• Medical license in California by the start date; pending qualifications allowed on submission.

Responsibilities

• Build a robust Rhinology, sinus and skull base practice within a world-class quaternary care center.
• Engage in clinical practice, scholarly activity, and resident education.
• Support research efforts; opportunity for research or basic science collaboration.

Skills

Board Certified or Board Eligible

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Job description

Application Window

Open date: March 6, 2026

Most recent review date: Sunday, Apr 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, Sep 6, 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 - Rhinologist and Sinus/Skull Base Surgeon

The University of California, San Francisco Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery is seeking a full-time academic Rhinologist and Sinus/Skull Base Surgeon to join our faculty. This position is available at the rank of Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The selected candidate will build a robust practice in all aspects of head and neck surgery at a world-class quaternary care center serving the greater Bay Area and California. Research and scholarly activity is a hallmark of UCSF, and support for clinical or basic science research may be available.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or equivalent degree
• Completion of an accredited residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery-Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
• Have or be eligible for a California medical license by the start date
• Applicant's materials must list pending qualifications upon submission

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to clinical practice, scholarly activity, and resident education
• Fellowship training in Rhinology, Sinus and Skull Base Surgery

Application Process:
Apply online with your CV, Cover Letter, Statement of Teaching, Statement of Research, and Three Reference Contacts.

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
* APM - 035: Affimitive Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

San Francisco, CA