Assistant / Associate Adjunct Professor of Surgery - Violence Prevention Researcher

Application Window

Open date : June 30, 2025

Most recent review date : Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025 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 : Wednesday, Dec 30, 2026 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 / Associate Adjunct Professor of Surgery - Violence Prevention Researcher

Division of Acute Care Surgery at

Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital

Department of Surgery

University of California, San Francisco

The Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery at ZSFG and the University of California, San Francisco is seeking a full-time innovative social researcher with expertise in the field of violence prevention and intervention. The candidate will join a vibrant team of public health professionals who work to address the root causes of violence by using a public health model through their work as a hospital-based violence intervention program (HVIP). The HVIP, the Wraparound Project, has been in existence for twenty years and continues to look for new ways to measure the value, through scholarly activities, of the efforts of the program's staff, the Violence Prevention Professionals.

The position will lead a research program dedicated to building the evidence for best practices in violence prevention and intervention and who is also interested in leading multi-institutional work with colleagues in other HVIPs across the country. Candidates who are interested in Program Management and being part of a leadership team that will continue to provide strategic direction for the HVIP and build on local and national partnerships are highly desirable. Candidates who are well-versed in qualitative research methodologies and who work well in a team environment are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree with a strong background in public health and social drivers of health.

Candidates must have recognized skills in the education of surgery residents and medical students and will be expected to be active participants in the Department's residency training and educational programs. Candidates should expect to take on a mentorship role for learners looking to develop their own pursuits in violence intervention work.

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 $118,000 - $183,500. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Please apply online at https : / / aprecruit.ucsf.edu / JPF05536.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching

Reference requirements

• 5 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

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.

Job location

San Francisco, CA