Division of Pediatric Pain, Palliative and Integrative Medicine - Adjunct, Clinical X, HS Clinical, and In Residence Series

Division of Pediatric Pain, Palliative and Integrative Medicine - Adjunct, Clinical X, HS Clinical, and In Residence Series

Pediatrics / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE / UC San Francisco

Application Window

Open date: October 6, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025 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: Tuesday, Apr 6, 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

UCSF School of Medicine and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Division of Pediatric Pain, Palliative and Integrative Medicine Adjunct, Clinical X, Health Sciences (HS) Clinical, Clinical X, or In Residence Series

The Division of Pediatric Pain, Palliative and Integrative Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals is recruiting faculty to join our growing team at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank in the Adjunct, Health Sciences (HS) Clinical, Clinical X, or In Residence series. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

Selected candidates will join a major academic medical center and established fellowship training program. This position may have clinical responsibilities at both the San Francisco and Oakland campuses and would actively contribute to the Department's mission of excellence in research, education, and patient care.

Clinical duties may involve providing inpatient consultations in pain, palliative care, or integrative medicine and/or overseeing outpatient clinics dedicated to these services. Responsibilities may also include participation in weekend and night call coverage.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree, with eligibility for medical licensure in California
• Demonstrated interest in pediatric pain, palliative care, and/or integrative medicine
• Commitment to excellence in medical education

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatrics
• Board certification or board eligibility in Pain Medicine, Palliative Care, or Integrative Medicine
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across pediatric disciplines
• Experience teaching and supervising learners, including medical students, residents, and fellows
• Evidence of scholarly activity, program development, or quality improvement initiatives

For positions that are 51% effort or more: 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 $114,100-$344,400. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

For positions that are 50% effort or less: See Table 2 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $81,500-$246,000.

Interested candidates can apply online with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for 3 references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

For more information contact: Karen Sun, M.D. HS Clinical Professor

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is one of the nation's leading biomedical research institutions. UCSF has consistently ranked among the top public institutions in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, reflecting a long-standing commitment to advancing scientific discovery and improving health. The Department's clinical enterprise spans UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Mount Zion, Zuckerberg San Francisco General, and multiple outreach clinics throughout Northern California, providing unparalleled opportunities to serve infants, children, and young adults across the Bay Area. For 2024-2025, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals ranked in all 10 children's specialties in U.S. News & World Report. Located in a region renowned for groundbreaking innovation, UCSF and the Department of Pediatrics bridge research and industry to drive the future of medicine.

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• 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. "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, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job Location

San Francisco and/or Oakland, CA