Lung Transplant Surgeon — Academic Faculty

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 154,700 - 240,500; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco seeks a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Surgery, specializing as an Adult Lung Transplant Surgeon, to join its nationally recognized Lung Transplantation program.

The ideal candidate will be fellowship‑trained in lung transplantation with experience in cannulation and ECMO, and board certification/eligibility in cardiothoracic surgery. Teaching residents, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in lung transplantation and board eligibility or certification.
• Experience with cannulation and ECMO management (VA/VV).
• Strong teaching, research track record and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Educate surgery residents and medical students.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in program development.
• Maintain an active research program with peer‑reviewed publications.
• Possibly participate in general cardiac or thoracic surgery as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Education of residents

Research experience

Communication skills

Education

Fellowship in lung transplantation

Cardiothoracic surgery board certification/eligibility

Job description

University of California, San Francisco seeks a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Surgery, specializing as an Adult Lung Transplant Surgeon, to join its nationally recognized Lung Transplantation program.

The ideal candidate will be fellowship‑trained in lung transplantation with experience in cannulation and ECMO, and board certification/eligibility in cardiothoracic surgery. Teaching residents, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration are essential.