Associate or Full Professor (Ladder, In-Residence)Division Chief of Pediatric Genetics

Position overview

Position title :

Division Chief of Pediatric Genetics

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 $275,000- $400,000. 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 : April 21, 2025

Most recent review date : Wednesday, May 21, 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 : Tuesday, Apr 21, 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 Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body and invites applications for an outstanding academic leader to serve as Chief of the Division of Genetics. This is a unique opportunity to lead a nationally recognized program and shape the future of pediatric genetics at one of the country's top academic institutions.

UC San Diego is consistently ranked among the world's leading research universities and is internationally recognized for its commitment to groundbreaking biomedical discovery, interdisciplinary collaboration, and academic excellence. The Department of Pediatrics is a vibrant academic community dedicated to advancing the health of children through innovation in clinical care, research, education, and advocacy. The Division of Genetics plays a key role in this mission, partnering closely with the Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine (RCIGM), a global leader in pediatric genomic research. This collaboration provides access to advanced technologies like rapid whole genome sequencing and supports cutting-edge precision medicine approaches that are transforming the diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases in children.

The Division serves more than 4,000 patients annually across a range of outpatient clinics, primarily at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego (RCHSD), a top ten U.S. News & World Report-ranked children's hospital. Additional services are provided at the UC San Diego Medical Center, throughout Southern California, and in Mexico.

The Division Chief will lead a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, and educators with a focus on advancing medical genetics. The successful candidate will articulate a clear vision for expanding the division's academic and clinical missions and supporting faculty development. Responsibilities include strategic planning, faculty recruitment and mentorship, teaching, oversight of clinical and research programs, and collaboration across departments and institutes at UC San Diego and RCHSD.

The appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate's background and experience. Series will include 50% Ladder Rank / 50% In-Residence with secured extramural funding or 100% Ladder Rank.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review :

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

Department : http : / / pediatrics.ucsd.edu

Hospital : http : / / www.rchsd.org

Division : https : / / medschool.ucsd.edu / som / pediatrics / Divisions / genetics / Pages / default.aspx

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, MD / PhD, or PhD in Human Genetics, Genomic Medicine, Molecular Biology, or a related field.

Candidates with an MD or equivalent must be board-certified or board-eligible in Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG or equivalent) and must have completed fellowship training in genetics.

Candidates with an MD or equivalent must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification / permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Candidates must have a strong academic record, including at least 20 peer-reviewed publications, a minimum of 3 consecutive years of sustained extramural research funding as a principal investigator, and at least 7 years of post-fellowship academic experience, including 3 years in a leadership role.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Authorization to Release Information Form - The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in university programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC San Diego requires all candidates for academic appointments to complete, sign, and upload the Misconduct Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If the candidate does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists considered for positions will be subject to an institutional reference check.

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Apply link :

https : / / apol-recruit.ucsd.edu / JPF04244

Help contact : jmaog@health.ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

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.

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.

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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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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