Position overviewPosition title: Endoscopic Spine Faculty
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 pay range for this position is $500,000 - $700,000. 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: November 13, 2026
Next review date: Sunday, Dec 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Nov 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 descriptionThe University of California, San Diego, Department of Neurological Surgery is committed to academic excellence among its faculty, staff, and students and is pleased to announce the recruitment of an endoscopic spine neurosurgeon.
The Department of Neurological Surgery is among the leading neurosurgical centers in the nation. The Department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growth opportunities for faculty, residents, and staff. As an expanding department whose mission is to educate tomorrow's surgeon-scientists, we remain committed to advancing the future of our specialty and consistently leading with respect and integrity.
The faculty position will include patient care, teaching, research, and strategic service line expansion and may serve all affiliated clinical locations (La Jolla, Hillcrest, East Campus, and/or North County). The UC San Diego ecosystem offers a world-class environment to make foundational contributions in all specialty areas.
Appointment will be at the Associate Professor level in the HS Clinical or Clinical X series.
A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
HS Clinical Professor (APM-278)
Clinical X Professor (APM-275)
If appointed to a title covered by 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 degree, be board-eligible or board-certified in Neurological Surgery, and have completed a fellowship in Spine Surgery.
Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a California medical license or an equivalent certification or permit, as determined by the Medical Board of California.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Candidates must have completed a minimum of 25 cases in practice that are either uniportal or biportal endoscopic procedures by the start of the appointment.
Application RequirementsDocument 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/JPF04699
Help contact: hdelaney@health.ucsd.edu
Job location San Diego, CA
