POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Pediatric Medical Genetics and Biochemical
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 $190,000- $270,000. 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: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body. The Division of Genetics in the Department of Pediatrics at UC San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego is currently seeking to expand the Medical Genetics and Biochemical Genetics team. We are seeking applications from physicians or physician-scientists to fill the following positions:

• Clinical Geneticist
• Metabolic Geneticist
• Clinical Director

The Division is actively involved in clinical care, research, teaching, and service. Our program sees more than 4,000 patients per year in a variety of clinics, which are primarily outpatient at Rady Children’s Hospital‐San Diego, a top ten US News & World Report ranked Children’s Hospital. We also see patients at the UCSD Medical Center, throughout Southern California, and in Mexico.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, patient care, inpatient consults, outpatient genetic clinics, and multidisciplinary team settings. The teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows is also expected, along with continued scholarly contributions to clinical, translational, developmental and/or basic research.
In addition, the successful candidate for the Clinical Director position is expected to provide clinical leadership, which includes oversight of divisional budgets, quality improvement activities, and direction for members of the Division. Clinical activities could reflect the candidate’s specific interest as well as the general genetics program.
The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
HS Clinical Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/files/apm/apm-278.pdf
Clinical X Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/files/apm/apm-275.pdf
Adjunct Professor – see: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/files/apm/apm-280.pdf
In-Residence Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/files/apm/apm-270.pdf
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: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf
Department: http://pediatrics.ucsd.edu
Division: https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/pediatrics/Divisions/genetics/Pages/default.aspx
Hospital: http://www.rchsd.org/

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, or MD/PhD in health-related fields.
Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Medical Genetics and/or Biochemical Genetics.
Preferred qualifications
Candidates with a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience and/or active research grant funding in Genetics are preferred.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Cover Letter
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Authorization to Release Information Form - The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in university programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC San Diego requires all candidates for academic appointments to complete, sign, and upload the Misconduct Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If the candidate does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists considered for positions will be subject to an institutional reference check.

REFERENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 0-3 required (contact information only)
  References may be requested from finalists.
  Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04292
  Help contact: jmaog@health.ucsd.edu

Please refer the Job description for details