Professional Education Research Faculty

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in medical education seeks an experienced Educational Research faculty member to join their dynamic team. This role emphasizes developing an independent research agenda and securing funding, with a focus on medical education. The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree and extensive experience in research leadership, mentoring, and collaboration. The position offers substantial opportunities for growth and leadership within a renowned department known for its commitment to research excellence and innovative educational practices. Join a vibrant community that values diversity and fosters a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing grant funding and conducting research.
• 5+ years of experience in a research leadership role.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research agenda and secure extramural funding.
• Lead large-scale projects and facilitate education scholarship.
• Mentor other faculty and trainees in research.

Skills

Grant Writing

Research Leadership

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Doctoral Degree in Education

Doctoral Degree in Psychology

Doctoral Degree in Sociology

Job description

Application Window

Open date: January 31, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Apr 1, 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: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 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

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FACULTY

University of California, San Francisco

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Emergency Medicine is recruiting for an experienced Educational Research faculty member (non-clinical) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of securing grant funding and conducting groundbreaking research with a focus on medical education. This individual will be expected to develop an independent research agenda and secure extramural funding to sustain their work.

We seek an individual who can lead large-scale projects, drive forward our research agenda, and facilitate education scholarship for faculty and trainees. Required qualifications include: 1) doctoral degree in Education or a related field (i.e., Psychology or Sociology), and 2) substantial experience obtaining and managing research grants. Candidates are preferred to have at least 5 years of experience in a research leadership role, including mentorship of other faculty and trainees. The successful candidate will have excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills, as well as a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Academic rank and series will be based upon the candidate's academic accomplishments.

The Department of Emergency Medicine provides comprehensive emergency and trauma services to large local and referral populations at multiple academic hospitals across the San Francisco Bay Area, including UCSF Hellen Diller Medical Center, Zuckerberg San Francisco General, and the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals in San Francisco and Oakland. Our department serves as the primary teaching site for a fully accredited, 4-year Emergency Medicine residency program and offers 10 fellowship programs, including multiple research and medical education training programs.

Research is a major priority of the department with over 100 peer-reviewed publications each year. We have a highly successful health services research group, participate in multiple clinical research networks (i.e., PECARN, SIREN), and have research expertise in several other disciplines within EM. There are substantial opportunities for leadership and growth within the Department and UCSF School of Medicine.

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is one of the nation's top five medical schools and demonstrates excellence in basic science and clinical research, global health sciences, policy, advocacy, and medical education scholarship. The San Francisco Bay Area is well-known for its great food, mild climate, beautiful scenery, vibrant cultural environment, and its outdoor recreational activities.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT:

https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05458

Applicants' materials must list current 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 $118,000-$309,800. 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

  
  

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement

  
  

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3-5 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.

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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH

* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

* APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf

Job location

San Francisco, CA