Chief, Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine - Health Sciences Series

Chief, Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine - Health Sciences Series

Position titles:

• Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor
• Health Sciences Clinical Professor

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 - Summary. The salary range for this position is $161,700 - $210,900. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation APM 670.

Application Window

Open date: May 29, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Jun 29, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, May 29, 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

The Department of Pediatrics at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital seeks a creative and dynamic leader to serve as the Chief of the Division of Adolescent of Young Adult Medicine, a position offered within the Health Sciences clinical Series. This full-time faculty role, at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, requires a visionary individual with excellent leadership, research, and communication skills to expand the division's research, educational, and clinical activities. The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight for a division that houses premier clinical initiatives, including the Medical Stabilization Program for Disordered Eating at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital, the Nourish for Life Outpatient Program, a partnership with comprehensive Gender-Affirming Care services housed in the med peds program, and the newly established Pediatric Gynecology program housed in OBGYN. Responsibilities include supervising and mentoring faculty toward research independence and developing innovative clinical policies to advance the health of adolescents and young adults. Applicants must possess an M.D. or equivalent and be board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics with subspecialty certification in Adolescent Medicine. A strong background in scholarships and a proven commitment to mentoring trainees are essential. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

For further information please contact: Martin Anderson, MD, Interim Chief, Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine; View email address on click.appcast.io

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications M.D, Ph.D. or equivalent Board certified in Pediatrics and board certified or board eligible in Adolescent Medicine.

Application Requirements by Level

HS Associate Clinical Professor

Position title: Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter/Personal Statement
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 6-8 letters of reference required

Please provide references who are at the Associate Professor rank or higher.

HS Clinical Professor

Position title: Health Sciences Clinical Professor

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter/Personal Statement
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 6-8 letters of reference required

Please provide references who are at the Professor rank or higher.

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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Job Location

Los Angeles, CA