Application Window

Open date: January 13, 2026

Most recent review date: Thursday, Feb 12, 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: Tuesday, Jul 13, 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

UCSF School of Medicine and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
Clinical X or HS Clinical Faculty Series

The Division of Critical Care Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals are seeking a highly qualified Associate Chief for Clinical Operations. The appointment will be made at the Associate or Full Professor rank within the HS Clinical or Clinical X series, commensurate with the candidate's experience.

The successful candidate will join a leading academic medical center with an established fellowship training program. This position will include clinical responsibilities at both the San Francisco and Oakland campuses and will actively contribute to our mission of excellence in research, education, and patient care.

The Associate Chief for Clinical Operations will provide leadership for the Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine's clinical enterprise, working closely with unit medical directors, the Division Chief, the Department Chair, and health system partners to ensure high-quality, coordinated care across all clinical sites.

The division's clinical programs include a 20-bed medical/surgical Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Mission Bay; a 24-bed medical/surgical PICU at the Oakland campus, which serves as the Level I Pediatric Trauma Center for Northern California; an 18-24 bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU); a 16-bed Transitional Care Unit; pediatric critical care coverage for the UCSF Hyde Street Burn Center; and a growing pediatric sedation service.

This role offers a collaborative academic environment with opportunities for clinical program development, mentorship, teaching, and engagement in scholarly and quality-focused initiatives, in support of exceptional care for critically ill children.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree and eligibility for a California medical license
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching
• Prior leadership experience in an academic setting
• A strong interest in a career in academic pediatrics
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage across diverse forums

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 $161,700-$344,400. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Interested candidates can apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05919 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for 3 references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

For more information contact:
Jeffrey Fineman, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
Chief, Division of Critical Care Medicine
[email protected]

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Job location

San Francisco and/or Oakland, CA