UCLA Breast Surgeon - San Luis Obispo and Atascadero

UCLA Breast Surgeon - San Luis Obispo and Atascadero

Position overview:

Position title: Breast Surgeon

Salary range: The salary will be commensurate with academic rank and experience. The posted UC (University of California) salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5, at Scale 7. In accordance with AB 168 and SB 1162, the initial/base salary range for this position is $168,700-455,961. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application window:

Open date: January 6, 2026

Most recent review date: Saturday, Feb 28, 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: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 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 Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles, is seeking a physician in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor level for the San Luis Obispo and Atascadero community clinic sites. An M.D., D.O, or M.D., Ph.D. from an accredited institution with appropriate clinical training and experience is required. Candidates must have a current or applied for California Medical License and be Board-Certified. Candidates must have demonstrated capabilities for teaching, professional service and/or research suitable to the HS Clinical Professor series which include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and creative scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications.

San Luis Obispo and Atascadero are located on California's Central coast, nestled halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, with close proximity to beautiful beaches, wine country, nature preserves, and Big Sur. The area was named America's "happiest place to live" and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the country.

The surgeon will reside in the established San Luis Obispo and Atascadero Hematology/Oncology community clinics, with four/five hematologist/oncologists.

The University of California seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

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Qualifications:

Basic qualifications:

The Department of Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles, is seeking a physician in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor level for the San Luis Obispo and Atascadero community clinic sites. An M.D., D.O, or M.D., Ph.D. from an accredited institution with appropriate clinical training and experience is required. Candidates must have a current or applied for California Medical License and be Board-Certified. Candidates must have demonstrated capabilities for teaching, professional service and/or research suitable to the HS Clinical Professor series which include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and creative scholarly activity.

Application requirements:

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
• UCLA Mission Statement - Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service

Reference requirements:

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Please provide at least three references (contact information only).

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About UCLA:

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.

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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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