Associate or Full Professor (Ladder, In-Residence)Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology

Position overview
Position title: Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $175,000 - $300,000. 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/2023-24-academic-salary-scales.html

Application Window

Open date: October 12, 2023

Most recent review date: Sunday, Jan 14, 2024 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: Friday, Oct 11, 2024 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 (UCSD), Department of Pediatrics (http://www-pediatrics.ucsd.edu ) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The Division of Endocrinology within the Department of Pediatrics at UC San Diego and Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego (RCHSD) (https://www.rchsd.org/ ) is currently seeking to fill the position of Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology.

UCSD is one of the leading biomedical research universities in the world with more than 80 faculty members in the National Academy of Sciences. Federal research expenditures are in the top 5 in the country and top 3 in NIH funding per faculty member. Co-located on the La Jolla Mesa with The Salk Institute, Scripps Research Institute, Sanford-Burnham-Prebys Medical Research Institute, La Jolla Institute of Immunology, the J. Craig Venter Institute, and the Sanford Stem Cell/Regenerative Medicine Consortium, UCSD provides an outstanding collaborative research environment that is home to over 500 biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Major initiatives on campus include UCSD Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute, Genomic Medicine, Microbiome Sciences, Diabetes and Metabolism, Big Data Sciences, and Drug Discovery.

The Pediatric Endocrinology/Diabetes service at Rady Children’s averages 18,000 outpatient visits per year, including over 2,000 children with diabetes from San Diego, Riverside, and Imperial counties. Multidisciplinary Specialty clinics include: Turner syndrome, Disorders of Sexual Development, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, Prader-Willi syndrome, Lipid disorders, Post-Transplant Diabetes, Transgender, Thyroid Nodules, and Metabolic Bone Disease. The Pediatric Diabetes Research Center features a network of dedicated diabetes basic science investigators, San Diego’s only multidisciplinary clinical pediatric endocrinology group, and a growing portfolio of clinical trials.

The Department is interested in individuals who have demonstrated leadership qualities and a passion for outstanding care. Furthermore, we are looking for candidates committed to faculty development, education, and the advancement of research in vital areas, including but not limited to diabetes, metabolism, metabolomics, regenerative medicine, and various medical fields. These contributions will serve to enhance and complement the existing research domains within the University.

The Division Chief will oversee the management of the Division of Endocrinology to include direct oversight of faculty, and staff and will have direct accountability for the Division’s clinical service and operational performance. The successful candidate will also be expected to support the mission of delivering high-quality care, teaching, and scholarly activities while promoting an environment that supports diversity, equity, and inclusivity among faculty, students, and staff.

The appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate’s background and experience. Series will include 50% Ladder Rank / 50% In-Residence with secured extramural funding or 100% Ladder Rank.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
Ladder Rank Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-220.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

References may be requested from all finalists.

Department: http://pediatrics.ucsd.edu

Hospital: http://www.rchsd.org

Unit: https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/pediatrics/research/centers/pdrc/Pages/default.aspx

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, or an 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 Pediatric Endocrinology.

Candidates must also have demonstrable leadership experience and substantial experience in leading a Pediatric division. Candidates must have a track record of research excellence manifested by grants and publications. Candidates must also have a well-established history of successfully obtaining extramural funding and conducting independent research.

Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

• Authorization to Release Form - Applicants must complete, sign, and upload this form. See Institutional Reference Check ( https://aps.ucsd.edu/recruitment/applicant_resources/index.html ) for more information.

• COVID-19 Impact Statement - We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light.
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• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03763

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About UC San Diego

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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