Hand and Upper Extremity Service Section Chief (ACADEMIC POSITION)

Application Window Open date: April 3, 2026 Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jul 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: Sunday, Oct 3, 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 Hand and Upper Extremity Service Section Chief (ACADEMIC POSITION)

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery UCSF School of Medicine Associate/Full Level The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery seeks an outstanding leader in Orthopaedic Hand Service to serve as Section Chief. In partnership with the Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Section Chief will have the following roles and responsibilities: Oversee academic and operational activities within the Hand Section. Manage day-to-day activities of the section, mentor faculty, promote research and coordinate educational programs. Work with the Chair to direct the vision and manage the clinical expansion of the hand service. Work collaboratively with medical leadership across all divisions in Orthopaedic Surgery. Work with departmental leadership to manage the Section's budget, faculty recruitment and evaluation. As an Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon, the candidate will provide diagnostic and interventional management with the full spectrum of musculoskeletal diagnoses. The selected candidate will be appointed to the Associate/Full Professor rank of the Health Sciences (HS) Clinical, Clinical X, or In-Residence faculty series. The selected candidate will be expected to collaborate in investigative work that leads to publications in peer-reviewed journals and participate in both didactic and bedside teaching and mentoring activities for our medical students, residents, and fellows. The position will be based primarily at UCSF Health and its satellite clinics and will have full access to all UCSF sites and academic resources. Requirements: All requirements must be met at the time of hire. A valid California medical license will be required as a condition of employment MD or DO degree from an accredited program Completed an accredited Orthopaedic Residency program Completed a Hand Fellowship Board certification/eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. Click Here to Apply with a Cover Letter, CV, Statement of Research, Statement of Teaching, and the names, titles, and e-mail addresses of three peer references who we may contact directly. 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 $190,600. This position is governed by the UC Health Sciences Compensation Plan, APM-670 , which allows for eligibility for negotiated additional compensation. As such, the total negotiated salary (including base and negotiated components) can be significantly higher and can range up to $1,500,000 depending on individual qualifications, clinical productivity, and other factors assessed at the time of offer. 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 Statement of Research Statement of Teaching Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) 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. 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.

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Job location San Francisco, CA University of California , San Francisco