Assistant/Associate Professor of Surgery - Adult Lung Transplant Surgeon

Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Surgery – Adult Lung Transplant Surgeon Division of Adult Cardiac Surgery and Lung Transplant, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco. Position Summary The Department of Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, is seeking a full‑time academic cardiothoracic surgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to join its nationally recognized Lung Transplantation program. The ideal candidate will be fellowship‑trained in lung transplantation, with experience with cannulation and management of both VA and VV ECMO strongly preferred. Additional training in robotic surgery and foregut procedures would be an additional benefit. Applicants must be board certified or board eligible in cardiothoracic surgery at the time of hire, with substantial experience in lung transplantation. Applicants’ materials must list eligible, and/or pending qualifications upon submission. Depending on the candidate’s background and interests, there may also be opportunities to participate in general cardiac or thoracic surgery, with the distribution of time negotiable. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with other departments and hospital leadership to advance integrated, multidisciplinary care and help assess resources necessary for program growth and success. Effective communication and teamwork skills are essential. Research productivity is expected and a proven track record in research and peer‑reviewed publications is preferred. Candidates must have recognized skills in the education of surgery residents and medical students and will be expected to be active participants in the Department’s and Division’s residency and fellowship training programs, as well as in the education of medical students. Requirements Fellowship‑trained in lung transplantation. Experience with cannulation and management of both VA and VV ECMO. Board certified or board eligible in cardiothoracic surgery at the time of hire. Substantial experience in lung transplantation. Recognized skills in the education of surgery residents and medical students. Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in program development. Track record in research and peer‑reviewed publications. Openness to participation in general cardiac or thoracic surgery. Salary and Benefits The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $154,700 - $240,500. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, and community services that have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence. Legal Statements 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. UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. Location San Francisco, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California, San Francisco