Assistant Professor In-Residence

Open date: August 18, 2025

Most recent review date: Saturday, Jan 31, 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: Thursday, Feb 18, 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

Assistant Professor In-Residence
UCSF Department of Dermatology

The Department of Dermatology of the University of California at San Francisco is seeking to appoint a new faculty member at the Assistant Professor level to establish a basic-translational research program focused on neuro-immune interactions that contribute to cutaneous dysesthesia, pain, itch and chronic inflammatory conditions. The successful candidate will also devote some of his/her time towards clinical care at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC). In addition, the candidate will be responsible for teaching residents, medical students, and house staff. The appointee will be given laboratory space in 1700 Owens, a SFVAMC-affiliated building located adjacent to the UCSF Mission Bay campus and will be a member of the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program.

Requirements:
Candidates are required to hold a MD, PhD, or MD/PhD degree, and to have demonstrated achievement in their field. The deadline for applications to be considered in a timely manner is 12/31/2025.

Contact: Please apply online at . Applicants should submit her/his curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page summary of research accomplishments, a 1-2 page perspective on future research plans, and reprints of major publications, and 3 references.

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 $154,700-$200,400. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.


Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

• Statement of Research -

  A 1-2 page summary of research accomplishments
  A 1-2 page perspective on future research plans

• Reprints of major publications

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• 3 required (contact information only)

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, CA