Academic Cardiothoracic Surgeon

The Department of Surgery at the University of California, Davis; School of Medicine seeks to recruit a full-time Academic Cardiothoracic Surgeon. The academic title will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank within the Health Sciences Clinical, Clinical X, or In-Residence series depending on experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will engage in the teaching and practice of a broad spectrum of adult cardiac surgery including transcatheter intervention for structural heart disease, aortic disease, and heart failure. This position is focused on a mid-career adult cardiac surgeon with broad based skills who has experience practicing in an academic center. The division of cardiac surgery includes adult cardiac surgery and congenital cardiac surgery. There is a robust history within the division of complex aortic surgery, mechanical circulatory support and heart failure therapy, hybrid approaches to cardiac disease with cardiology, and close collaboration with vascular surgery. Applicants can expect to be part of a forward thinking, innovative, and collaborative group of surgeons and cardiovascular specialists. The salary range for this position is $455,024-$1,164,900. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. Salary and level of appointment will be based upon experience and qualifications. Basic Qualifications Possess a Medical Degree Be eligible or certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment. Have experience in full range of general cardiac surgery and training in aortic complex and/or transplant would be a plus. Additional Qualifications CA Medical License before the appointment start date. Obtain a California Fluoroscopy Operator’s Permit within the first year of appointment. Preferred Qualifications Preferred experience and capability in complex coronary artery revascularization. Have experience and interest in education and training of surgical residents and medical students and knowledge of managing a Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit. Have experience in both aortic surgery and mechanical circulatory support. Qualified applicants should apply online at UC Recruit: by uploading current curriculum vitae with a bibliography, Cover Letter outlining research, educational, and administrative experience, the names and contact info of at least three professional references and an Authorization to Release Information. For questions regarding this position, please send an e‑mail to the search committee chair, Dr. Gary Raff at View email address on click.appcast.io. The position will remain open until filled or through 12/31/2026. 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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. “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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties APM - 035: Affimative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled "Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant 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. UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus ( 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 for federal law. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at: #J-18808-Ljbffr