SFVAHCS - Renal Section Faculty

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 114,100 - 204,100; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco seeks academic nephrologists to join the Renal Section at SFVAHCS. Positions are appointed in Adjunct, Health Sciences Clinical, Clinical X, or In Residence series, with rank determined by qualifications and interests.

Ideal candidates will have a medical degree, license, and board certification or eligibility in Nephrology, and demonstrated excellence in clinical care, medical education, or research. Appointment at the VA is required.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent medical degree and valid medical license.
• Board certification in Nephrology or eligibility at time of appointment.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care; education for clinician educators; and research for clinician investigators.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nephrology clinical care to patients at UCSF and SFVAHCS.
• Contribute to medical education of students, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in scholarly activities and collaborate on translational or health services research.

Skills

Clinical nephrology expertise

Teaching/education

Research collaboration

Education

MD or equivalent

Board cert in Nephrology

Job description

Position Description

The Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS) is seeking academic nephrologists with an interest or expertise in clinical care, research, or education in the Renal Section at SFVAHCS. The SFVAHCS Renal Section is one of three sites within the UCSF Nephrology Program.

The candidate will be appointed in the Adjunct, Health Sciences Clinical, Clinical X, or In Residence academic series at UCSF and report directly to the Renal Section Chief at SFVAHCS. The initial rank level and academic series of appointment will depend upon the candidate’s qualifications, career interests, and potential.

Qualified applicants must have a medical degree, current medical license, and be board‑certified or eligible in Nephrology. Regardless of interests, ideal candidates will have demonstrated excellent clinical acumen and skills.

Ideal clinician educator candidates will have demonstrated a strong commitment and outstanding aptitude in medical education of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Ideal clinician investigator candidates will have demonstrated exceptional aptitude for collaborative translational, clinical, health services, or implementation science research, particularly in kidney and cardiovascular diseases. Ideal candidates will also show strong potential for obtaining extramural research funding and have shown excellence in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Applicants must also be eligible for appointment at the VA. The VA’s basic qualification standards may be found at https://vacareers.va.gov/job-application-process/.

Salary

For positions that are 50% effort or more: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The minimum base salary range for this position is $114,100–$204,100. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

For positions that are 49% effort or less: See Table 2 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $81,500–$145,700.

Funding

This position may be funded exclusively or partially by the SFVAHCS. See Veterans Affairs website for salary information.

Application Materials

• 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

• 3–5 required (contact information only)

Conditions of Employment

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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: Affidative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

San Francisco, CA