Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clin, Clin X, In-Residence, Adjunct) Pediatric Ortho[...]

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clin, Clin X, In-Residence, Adjunct) Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Position overview Position title: Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Salary range: The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and, if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $171,800 - $500,000. 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: Application Window Open date: February 4, 2026 Most recent review date: Sunday, Mar 8, 2026 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: Thursday, Feb 4, 2027 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 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery within the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego ( and Rady Children's Hospital of San Diego ( are committed to academic excellence and are recruiting for Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons. Responsibilities will include patient care, teaching, and research at Rady Children’s Hospital of San Diego and satellite locations. The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate’s background and experience. HS Clinical Professor – see: Clinical X Professor – see: Adjunct Professor – see: In-Residence Professor – see: 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: Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Candidates must have a DO, MD or equivalent, or MD/PhD in health-related fields. Candidates must have completed an ACGME-accredited orthopaedic surgery residency training program. Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery. Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the California Medical Board. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Candidates must have completed a fellowship program in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery by the time of the start of the appointment. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Misc / Additional (Optional) Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Apply link: Help contact: View email address on click.appcast.io About UC San Diego 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr UC San Diego