Application Window Open date: September 1, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Nov 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Mar 1, 2028 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 descriptionUCSF School of Medicine and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
Division of Medical Genetics, Department of Pediatrics
Clinical X, HS Clinical, In Residence
The Division of Medical Genetics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals is recruiting for the next Chief of the Division of Medical Genetics. Appointment will be made at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank of the Clinical X, Health Sciences (HS) Clinical, or In Residence series. Academic rank is commensurate with experience.
The selected candidate will join a leading academic medical center with established clinical and training programs in genetics and genomics. The Division provides care for pediatric and adult patients across the San Francisco and Oakland campuses, including clinical genetics and biochemical genetic medicine, and contributes to the Department's mission of excellence in research, education, and patient care.
The Division Chief will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Division's clinical programs, faculty, educational activities, and scholarly initiatives. In partnership with departmental and health system leadership, the Chief will support the continued growth of genetics and genomic medicine across UCSF and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration across the clinical and research enterprises.
In this role, the successful candidate will help advance high-quality, team-based care for patients with genetic and metabolic conditions while fostering excellence in medical education, scholarship, faculty development, and program growth across the Division's missions.
Substantial institutional resources and opportunities for collaboration across UCSF's clinical and research enterprises will support the continued development and expansion of the Division's interdisciplinary clinical, research, and educational programs.
Required Qualifications
- MD, MD/PhD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
- Possession of a California medical license by the time of hire
- Board certified or board eligible in Clinical Genetics and Genomics (MD) or Clinical Biochemical Genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG), or an equivalent certifying body
- Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across disciplines
- Experience fostering a culture of respect, access, and belonging within academic medicine
Preferred Qualifications
- Board certification in the candidate's applicable genetics specialty
- Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics or an equivalent certifying body
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentorship
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Proven track record of program development and faculty engagement
- Established scholarly achievement in clinical, translational, and/or basic research
- Demonstrated ability to lead strategically in academic and clinical settings
The total compensation for this position ranges from $207,734-$272,008, with the potential for additional incentive pay up to $30,000.
Total compensation at the University of California, San Francisco includes your base salary, which is determined by your rank and step at appointment, and negotiated pay for Health Sciences Compensation Plan members. Faculty who are members of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan may also be eligible for additional incentive pay.
Please click here to apply 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:
James Bayrer, MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics
James.Bayrer@ucsf.edu
Application RequirementsDocument 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
