Academic General Gastroenterologist - Assistant/Associate Professor in the Health Sciences Clinical

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Salary Range: The compensation for this role is set between $330,000 and $350,000 for the Assistant Rank, and $350,000 to $380,000 for the Associate Rank. This position also includes membership in the relevant professional organization.

Application Timeline

Opening Date: April 30, 2026

Review Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)
To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by this date.

Final Submission Date: Friday, April 30, 2027, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)
Applications will be accepted until this date; however, those submitted after the review date will only be considered if the position remains unfilled.

Position Description

The Department of Internal Medicine, specifically the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, is seeking to hire one full-time faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Professor of Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical Professor series. Faculty members in the Clinical X series are expected to engage in professional activities, teaching, research, and community service, while those in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series focus on teaching, professional activities, scholarly work, and community service.

Expectations

This role will primarily focus on delivering exceptional general gastroenterology care and educating medical students, residents, and fellows. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing gastroenterology consultations and endoscopy services at various outpatient locations in the greater Sacramento area, as well as participating in on-call duties at the UC Davis Medical Center. Educational responsibilities will include overseeing consultations and procedures performed by fellows, residents, and medical students, in addition to delivering lectures to diverse audiences.

The GI Division currently comprises 27 faculty members and 4 nurse practitioners, offering services across 5 clinics and 5 ambulatory endoscopy units, with plans for further expansion. The division boasts strong programs in motility, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), advanced endoscopy, and a newly established liver transplant program. Clinical research is supported by the GI Clinical Research Unit, which includes 8 research coordinators and staff managing over 50 studies. The division has a rich history of providing excellent patient care and medical education, recently expanding its training program to accommodate 12 GI Fellows and 1 Advanced Endoscopy Fellow.

UC Davis Health serves a vast area of 65,000 square miles, encompassing 33 counties and 6 million residents in Northern and Central California. The UC Davis Medical Center is a hospital with over 600 beds, currently undergoing expansion that includes an innovation hub, Aggie Square, and the 14-story California Tower.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong track record in clinical care and education. Applicants must have expertise in general gastroenterology and endoscopic procedures. A medical degree (M.D.) is required, along with Board Certification or eligibility in Gastroenterology. Candidates must also be qualified for licensure in California and possess the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.

This recruitment is for the assistant/associate rank, and the successful hire will be placed at that level, irrespective of their qualifications.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (required at the time of application):

• M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.O., or an equivalent degree
• Experience in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level
• Strong clinical skills and a keen interest in Gastroenterology are preferred

Additional Qualifications (required at the time of hire):

• Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology
• Medical licensure or eligibility for licensure in California
• Completion of an ACGME accredited fellowship or equivalent experience

Application Requirements

Document Requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recent C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (optional)
• Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is mandatory for all academic recruitment applicants. Please refer to the relevant webpage for further details. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.
• Statement of Teaching (optional)

Reference Requirements:

• 5 references (contact information only)

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