University of California San Diego

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, In-Residence, Adjunct) Vascular and Endovascular Surgery: VA Service Chief

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • MD or equivalent degree required.
  • Board eligible or certified in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.
  • Completion or nearing completion of a 0+5 or 5+2 fellowship program in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.
  • Eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification.
  • 2-3 years experience in teaching vascular surgery residents and fellows preferred.
  • Proven track record in conducting independent research and clinical patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Teach medical students, residents, and fellows in the field of vascular and endovascular surgery.
  • Conduct independent research pertinent to advanced surgical techniques.
  • Oversee all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
  • Collaborate with the University of California, San Diego and the VA on interdisciplinary patient care.
  • Facilitate a strong academic environment focused on surgical innovation and education.

Benefits

  • Participation in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.
  • Opportunities for professional development and research.
  • Access to a collaborative and innovative academic environment.
  • Diverse patient population and clinical cases.
  • Potential for additional compensation based on appointment type and experience.
Full Job Description
Position overview
Position title: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery: VA Service Chief
Salary range: The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and, if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $350,000 - $500,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here: 2026-2027 Academic Salary Scales
Application Window

Open date: August 7, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Sep 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Aug 7, 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

The University of California, San Diego, Department of Surgery , Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery , is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body, and seeks to recruit a vascular and endovascular surgeon with a focus on research and clinical care in the area of advanced open and endovascular surgery.

The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching medical students, residents, and fellows; conducting independent research; and overseeing all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.

The position will be 75% time at the VA and 25% time at UCSD.

The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate's background and experience.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
HS Clinical Professor (APM 278)
Clinical X Professor (APM 275)
In-Residence Professor (APM 270)
Adjunct Professor (APM 280)

Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.

As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: Health Sciences Compensation Plan (APM-671)

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent degree.

Candidates must be board eligible or board certified in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. Candidates must have completed, or be on track to complete, a 0+5 or 5+2 fellowship program in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.

Candidates must have, or be eligible for, a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Preferred qualifications
Candidates with 2-3 years of experience in teaching residents and fellows in vascular surgery, conducting independent research, providing clinical patient care, and a track record of publications are preferred.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter
  • Misc. / Additional (Optional)


Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04544

Help contact: [email protected]
Job location

San Diego, CA

About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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