Academic GI Hospitalist - Assistant/Associate Professor - HSCP/ClinX

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.

Opening Date: April 30, 2026

Review Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)
To ensure full consideration by the selection committee, 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.

Our organization is seeking a full-time faculty member for the Department of Internal Medicine, specifically within the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. This role is available at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in either 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 service to the university and public. Those in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series will focus on teaching, professional activities, scholarly work, and university service.

The primary focus of this position will be to deliver exceptional general gastroenterology care while educating medical students, residents, and fellows. The selected candidate will provide gastroenterology consultations and endoscopic services at outpatient facilities in the greater Sacramento area and participate 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, as well as delivering lectures to various audiences.

The Gastroenterology 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, including the development of an innovation hub, Aggie Square, and the 14-story California Tower.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in both 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, regardless of their 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

Document Requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - Please submit your most recent C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is mandatory for all applicants in academic recruitment. Please refer to the relevant webpage for details. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference Requirements:

• 5 references (contact information only)

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