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Pediatric Endocrinology - Assistant Clinical Professor - Health Sciences Series

The University of California, Los Angeles

David Geffen School Of Medicin / Pediatrics-EndocrinologyPosted April 7, 2026Job ID: JPF10847

About this position

Position Overview

Position title: Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 - Summary. The salary range for this position is $131,200 - $174,622. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf.

Application Window

Open date: February 23, 2026 Most recent review date:Monday, Mar 23, 2026 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: Friday, Apr 24, 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 Division of Pediatric Endocrinology is searching for a junior faculty physician-scientist to build a bench research program focused on understanding the mechanisms of obesity and/or type 2 diabetes. Applicants should have evidence of obtaining intramural and extramural funding and be ready to submit grants to help launch their laboratory. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience. Applicants must be board certified/eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology. Duties include primarily patient care, along with teaching of fellows and residents, and participation in research or other scholarly endeavors that will lead to academic promotion. Experience in teaching is a strong plus. Qualified applicants can apply at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10847. Inquiries can be sent to smittelman@mednet.ucla.edu. Cultural North Star: The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star UC Regents Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct: All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/governance/policies/1111.html. Division: https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/pediatric-endocrinology

Qualifications

Basic qualificationsBasic Qualifications: MD or equivalent; Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology. Additional qualificationsThree or more years of bench research experience in adipocyte or adipose tissue biology. Preferred qualificationsPhD in relevant field.

Application Requirements

Document requirementsCover Letter/Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Research Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference requirements 4-6 letters of reference required References must hold the title of Assistant Professor or higher. Letters will be reviewed and included as part of the appointment dossier of the selected candidate Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10847 Help contact:GKisiyan@mednet.ucla.edu

Job Location

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