Orthopaedic Surgeon - Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Application Window

Open date : October 25, 2024

Next review date : Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Saturday, Apr 25, 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

The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is recruiting an orthopaedic surgeon with pediatric orthopedic surgery subspecialty and basic or translational research expertise who has and / or will be completing a pediatric orthopedic surgery fellowship.

The clinical practice will provide diagnostic, interventional, and surgical management for patients with a variety of diagnoses, with a focus on general pediatric orthopedic surgery and pediatric orthopedic trauma.

The applicant will be based at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals in San Francisco and Oakland as well as various sites in the Bay Area where pediatric orthopedic conditions are treated.

The selected individuals will also be responsible for and provide an integral role to teach clinically relevant topics for residents as well as medical students and fellows.

Both didactic and bedside teaching is required, and participation in medical student, resident, and fellow education is highly encouraged.

Surgeon scientists working in all areas of basic and translational science are welcome to apply. A successful candidate is expected to contribute a focus relevant to orthopaedic research, along with a desire to bridge areas of expertise across disciplines at UCSF such as stem cell and developmental biology;

bioengineering; metabolism and metabolic disease; clinical research; or immunology. Candidates will be evaluated on their potential to pursue a research program that is competitive for extramural federal funding, including those that support transition to independence (i.e. NIH K award).

Must meet the following requirements at time of hire :

• A valid California medical license.
• MD from an accredited program.
• Completion of an accredited Orthopaedic Residency program.
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship.
• Board certification / eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Applicant's materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.

The successful candidate will be appointed in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Applications must be submitted online at https : / / aprecruit.ucsf.edu / JPF05308 and include the following documents :

• 1) Cover Letter;
• 2) Curriculum Vitae;
• 3) Statement of Research (1-page summary of research accomplishments and 2-page description of future research plans);
• 4) Statement of Teaching;
• 5) Statement of Contributions to Diversity (a statement of contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion);

6) Optional - Copies of major publications.

Applicants must provide the names and institutions of three reference contacts. This position will remain open until filled.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 : https : / / www.

ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / files / 2024-25 / oct-2024-scales / t5-summary.pdf . The minimum base salary range for this position is $149,700 - $393,200.

This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (https : / / ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / files / apm / apm-670.

pdf ) which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. The total negotiated salary for this position will include the base salary plus the negotiated component, determined at the time of offer.

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 - 1-page summary of research accomplishments and 2-page description of future research plans.

Statement of Teaching

Statement of Contributions to Diversity - A statement of contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Please see the following page for more details : Contributions to Diversity Statement

Copies of Major Publications (Optional)

Reference requirements

3 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.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Job location

San Francisco, CA and Oakland, CA