Associate / Full Professor of Surgery - Chief, Section of Colorectal Surgery

Application Window

Open date : December 2, 2025

Next review date : Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Final date : Wednesday, Jun 2, 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

Associate / Full Professor of Surgery - Chief, Section of Colorectal Surgery

Division of Surgical Oncology

Department of Surgery

University of California, San Francisco

The Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, is seeking outstanding candidates for a full-time academic colorectal surgeon to be the Section Chief of Colorectal Surgery. Candidates must be board certified by the American Board of General Surgery and have completed a fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery, or Complex General Surgical Oncology with a dedicated fellowship in colorectal surgery. Successful candidates will demonstrate an aptitude for providing evidence based, high quality care in clinical teams that enhance the patient experience with a commitment to patient safety and satisfaction.

The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing all clinical, academic, research, and administrative activities in the Section of Colorectal Surgery. This includes leading a team of nationally recognized surgeons and healthcare professionals, promoting innovative surgical techniques, advancing research in malignant and benign colorectal surgery, and providing exceptional patient care. The selected candidate will also collaborate with other departments and divisions to promote interdisciplinary approaches to patient care, research, and education. Successful candidates must have a proven track record of program building as well as effective leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Research productivity is expected and dedicated time for research will be considered. Candidates should have a national reputation for clinical excellence and scholarship in colorectal disease.

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 and Division's training programs, as well as to the education of medical students. Additionally, candidates are expected to participate in University service, faculty meetings, monthly Grand Rounds and M&M conferences; contribute to quality assurance programs and continuing education; and advance the mission of the Section and Division of Surgical Oncology.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, and community services that have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence.

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 $190,600 - $405,900. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

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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