Academic Colorectal Surgeon

Position description

Academic Colorectal Surgeon
Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery


The Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) invites applications for a full-time junior faculty position in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series.


The colorectal surgery team in the Division of General Surgery provides comprehensive, patientcentered care for the full spectrum of colorectal diseases, combining advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques with expertise in complex open procedures. The team diagnoses and treats benign and malignant conditions of the colon, rectum, small intestine, and anus, working closely within multidisciplinary programs that include cancer genetics, inflammatory bowel disease specialists, oncology, radiology, pathology, and nutrition to deliver integrated, researchdriven care. They also participate in clinical trials, contribute to ongoing surgical research, and help train future surgeons while maintaining a strong commitment to compassionate, personalized treatment. The program is based on the campus of UCLA in Westwood and at the UCLA Santa Monica Hospital (Medical Center) and in the community at UCLA Health sites.


The Division is seeking an exceptional Colorectal Surgeon at the Assistant or Associate rank to join a high-acuity, research-driven, and patientcentered program that diagnoses and treats the full spectrum of benign and malignant disorders of the small intestine, colon, rectum, and anus. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of clinical excellence and academic productivity. This position offers teaching, clinical and research opportunities in a large academic center. The appointee will have expertise in management of pelvic floor disorders and provide care for general surgery patients with a focus on treating benign and malignant conditions of the small intestine, colon, rectum, and anus, using advanced minimally invasive and robotic techniques as well as complex open procedures when needed. Practice locations include Santa Monica Medica Center and Ronald Reagan Medical Center. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications.


Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Colon and Rectal Surgery and eligible for licensure in the State of California. Responsibilities will be patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings, teaching medical students, residents and fellows along with an emphasis on establishing an independent research program. The salary will be commensurate with academic rank and experience.


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.


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 $275,000-$445,700. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. ( )


Interested applicants must submit their application materials online at:


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Qualifications



Basic qualifications
Qualified candidates must hold an MD degree or equivalent.

Additional qualifications
Candidates must be board-eligible or certified and have completed an ACGME-accredited residency program.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Self Statement
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
• UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.
  
  
  The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:
  
  
  Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
  Expand our reach as a global university
  Enhance our research and creative activities
  Elevate how we teach
  Become a more effective institution
  
  
  Prompt for candidates for recruitment:
  
  
  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
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Name and contact information only.

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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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Job location


Los Angeles, CA