Faculty Positions - Master of Science in Regulatory Science and DigitalInnovation (RSDI)

Application Window Open date: August 28, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Oct 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Feb 28, 2028 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 Faculty Positions - Master of Science in Regulatory Science and Digital Innovation (RSDI) Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences School of Pharmacy University of California, San Francisco The Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences (BTS) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) invites applications for full-time faculty positions in the Adjunct Professor series at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank. These positions will support the newly established Master of Science in Regulatory Science and Digital Innovation (RSDI), an innovative graduate program launching in Summer 2027. The program is designed to prepare future leaders in regulatory science, digital health, artificial intelligence, medical product development, and global regulatory strategy through two academically equivalent pathways: a full-time Foundational Track and a hybrid Executive Track. The RSDI program was developed in collaboration with FDA scientists, industry leaders, and UCSF faculty and represents a major institutional investment in the future of regulatory science education. We seek candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Product Development, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership Digital Regulatory Science, including AI/ML-enabled medical products, Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), digital health, regulatory informatics, and real-world evidence Global Regulatory Strategy and Quality Systems, including multinational regulatory submissions, international harmonization frameworks, the WHO prequalification program, and quality management systems. Successful candidates will contribute to graduate education through course leadership, curriculum development, academic advising, and program service. Faculty members will serve as course directors, supervise capstone projects and master's theses, participate in admissions and curriculum committees, and collaborate with academic, industry, healthcare, and regulatory partners. One faculty member will also serve as Associate Director of the program with broader leadership responsibilities within the RSDI program. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the faculty member will engage in research and scholarship in regulatory science, broadly defined, encompassing areas such as toxicology, clinical pharmacology, small-molecule and biologic therapeutics, novel modalities, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health. Research employing computational, quantitative, data-driven, or other approaches that do not require dedicated laboratory space is particularly encouraged. Candidates must possess a doctoral degree (e.g. PhD, PharmD, MD, DrPH, ScD) or equivalent terminal degree (e.g. JD, MBA) in a relevant discipline. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in one or more of the areas designated above, as well as evidence of excellence or strong potential for excellence in graduate-level teaching and student mentorship. Preferred qualifications include experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, diagnostics, or digital health sectors; experience working with or collaborating with regulatory agencies; experience in graduate or executive education; and demonstrated leadership in academic, industry, governmental, or professional settings. The selected candidate(s) will be appointed in the Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences within the UCSF School of Pharmacy. Application Requirements Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter describing relevant expertise, teaching experience, and area(s) of interest Statement of Teaching Philosophy Contact information for three to six professional references. If you advance to the next stage of the selection process, the department may request formal letters of recommendation from your references. Salary The total compensation for this position ranges from $121,900 - $319,800. 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 Health Sciences Compensation Plan members. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.). Cover Letter - Describing relevant expertise, teaching experience, and area(s) of interest Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching Philosophy Reference requirements 3-6 required (contact information only) Contact information for three to six professional references. If you advance to the next stage of the selection process, the department may request formal letters of recommendation from your references. About UC San Francisco As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. 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. 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