Position overview
Position title : Moores Cancer Center, Associate Director for Translational Research Salary range : The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and / or step.
The base pay range for this position is $250,000 - $450,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.
UC Salary information can be found here : (https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / compensation / 2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html).
Application Window
Open date : August 20, 2024
Next review date : Sunday, Sep 22, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date : Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025 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 Vice Chancellor of Health Sciences is committed to academic excellence, and to enhancing access, inclusion, and success of our diverse faculty, staff, and students.
The Moores Cancer Center (MCC), an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center at UCSD Health, is embarking on a new trajectory to leverage its significant research and clinical strength which is embedded in an environment that values innovation and collaboration.
We intend to re-envision how we prevent, detect, and treat cancer to improve the lives of cancer patients and the communities we serve.
With a robust commitment from UCSD executive leadership, attractive resources across the MCC / UCSD, an exciting San Diego biotech environment, and a new Cancer Center Director.
Dr. Diane Simeone, leading a dynamic new senior leadership team, we seek an Associate Director for Translational Science to fill a key leadership role as we launch the next era of impact by the Moores Cancer Center.
The successful candidate will represent the MCC with the UCSD Office of Innovation and Commercialization to promote translation of UCSD discoveries and identify barriers and opportunities for successful commercialization.
The Associate Director for Translational Research will partner with the AD of Clinical Science to prioritize clinical trials and partner with the AD for Community Outreach and Engagement to ensure that translational oncology initiatives are aligned with the MCC catchment area high priority cancer.
Application materials must be submitted through the UC San Diego online application system.
The appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level (tenured) will be based on the candidate's background and experience.
The series will include 50% Ladder Rank / 50% In-Residence with secured extramural funding or 100% Ladder Rank.
A link to the full descriptions of each series is listed below :
Ladder Rank Professor - see : http : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / files / apm / apm-220.pdf
In-Residence Professor - see : http : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / files / apm / apm-270.pdf
As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited.
Additional information can be found here : https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / files / apm / apm-671.pdf
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
- Candidates must have an MD or equivalent or MD, PhD in health related fields.
- 5+ years track record of extensive oncology clinical trial and translational research experience
- Proven extramural funding in clinical and translational research and clinical trials
- 5+ years of experience in mentorship and training in oncology clinical and translational research
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience working with industry on oncology translation
- 5+ years of experience working part of a collaborative executive leadership team
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Letter of Interest
Authorization to Release Form - Applicants must complete, sign and upload this form. See Institutional Reference Check (https : / / aps.
ucsd.edu / recruitment / applicant resources / index.html) for more information.
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity.
See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
COVID 19 Statement - We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity.
In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light.
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Misc / Additional (Optional)
Apply link : https : / / apol-recruit.ucsd.edu / JPF04047
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About UC San Diego
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4010393 / PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination.
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.
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