Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases - Adjunct, Clinical X, HS Clinical, In Residence Faculty

UCSF School of Medicine and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals

Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics

Adjunct, Clinical X, HS Clinical, In Residence Faculty Series

The Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals is recruiting faculty at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor ranks in the Adjunct, Clinical X, Health Sciences (HS) Clinical, and In Residence faculty series. Academic rank and series will be commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.

The selected candidate will join a major academic medical center and an established fellowship training program. This position may include clinical responsibilities at both the San Francisco and Oakland campuses and will actively contribute to the Department's mission of excellence in research, education, and patient care.

Candidates with interests in inpatient or outpatient pediatric infectious diseases, transplant infectious diseases, HIV medicine, global health, quality improvement, clinical research, or medical education are encouraged to apply. We are especially seeking candidates with interest in antimicrobial stewardship and/or hospital epidemiology and infection prevention, within which there are opportunities for leadership.

Required Qualifications

* MD, DO, or equivalent degree.

* Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of California.

* Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

* Demonstrated commitment to excellence in clinical care.

* Commitment to working collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Preferred Qualifications

* Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatrics.

* Demonstrated interest in academic pediatrics and clinical education.

* Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

* Experience teaching and/or supervising medical students, residents, and fellows.

* Demonstrated interest in quality improvement, patient safety, clinical investigation, or other scholarly activities.

For positions that are 51% effort or more:

The total compensation for this position ranges from $137,800-$300,000.

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 members. Faculty who are members of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan may also be eligible for additional incentive pay.

For positions that are 50% effort or less:

See [Table 2]() for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $81,500-$246,000.

[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:

Manjiree Karandikar, M.D.

HS Associate Clinical Professor

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The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is one of the nation's leading biomedical research institutions and consistently ranks among the top public institutions in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, reflecting a long-standing commitment to advancing scientific discovery and improving health.

The Department's clinical enterprise spans UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Mount Zion, Zuckerberg San Francisco General, and multiple outreach clinics throughout Northern California, providing unparalleled opportunities to serve infants, children, and young adults across the Bay Area.

For 2025-2026, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals were ranked among the nation's best in all 11 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report and are tied as the #1 children's hospital in Northern California. Located in a region renowned for innovation, UCSF and the Department of Pediatrics bridge research and industry to drive the future of medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.