Adjunct Professor Series Pool Ad - Open Ranks in the Department of Surgery FY 2026-27
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
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 will be according to your FTE. The salary range for this position is $93,700-$587,800; according to candidate's qualifications and experience, and the division's requirements. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.
Application Deadline
Open date: July 17, 2026 Next review date:Sunday, Aug 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 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
The Department of Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles, anticipates openings for physicians in its various divisions. These openings will be at the level of Assistant Professor or above, depending upon the candidate’s qualification and will be in the Adjunct Professor Series (non-tenure track). Criteria for the Professor in the Adjunct Series: Adjunct Professor series faculty engage in teaching, university and public service which derive from and support their primary responsibilities in research and professional activity. The divisions include: Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery, Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery DUTIES: The incumbent will participate in research, teaching, perform university and public service, and demonstrate professional competency and creative work. REQUIREMENTS: M.D., D.O. or M.D./Ph.D. from an accredited institution with appropriate clinical training and experience. Have current or applied for California Medical License and Board-Certified. Candidates must have demonstrated capabilities for teaching, professional service and/or research suitable to the Adjunct Professor series. Positions are dependent upon funding and availability. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is based on availability of support. The posted UC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 - Summary. The salary range will be according to your FTE. The salary range for this position is $93,700-$587,800; according to candidate's qualifications and experience, and the division's requirements. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. Interested candidates should apply through UC RECRUIT JPF11176 To be considered for the position, submit the required application materials: • 3 Required; 2 Optional References (contact information only) • Curriculum Vitae • Cover Letter • UCLA Mission Statement (Teaching, Scholarship and Service) • Research Statement (Optional) 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. 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
Qualifications
Basic qualificationsQualified candidates must be MD, DO, PhD or equivalent. Additional qualificationsCandidates must be board-eligible or certified, with appropriate clinical and training experience.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research (Optional) Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Please provide at least three references (contact information only). Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11176 Help contact:SurgeryAPO@mednet.ucla.edu