Assistant / Associate Professor of Surgery - Adult Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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

Assistant / Associate Professor of Surgery - Adult Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Lung Transplant Surgeon

Division of Adult Cardiac Surgery and Lung Transplant

Department of Surgery

University of California, San Francisco

The Department of Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, is seeking a full -time academic cardiothoracic surgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to join its nationally recognized Lung Transplantation program. The ideal candidate will be fellowship-trained in lung transplantation, with experience with cannulation and management of both VA and VV ECMO is strongly preferred. Additional training in robotic surgery and foregut procedures would be of additional benefit. Applicants must be board certified or board eligible in cardiothoracic surgery at the time of hire, with substantial experience in lung transplantation. Applicants' materials must list eligible, and / or pending qualifications upon submission.

Depending on the candidate's background and interests, there may also be opportunities to participate in general cardiac or thoracic surgery, with the distribution of time negotiable. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with other Departments and hospital leadership to advance integrated, multidisciplinary care and help assess resources necessary for program growth and success. Effective communication and teamwork skills are essential. Research productivity is expected and a proven track record in research and peer-reviewed publications is preferred.

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 residency and fellowship training programs, as well as to the education of medical students.

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 $154,700 - $240,500. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

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

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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