Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series (Open Ranks), Department of Surgery - 2026/2027 FY
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: HS Clinical Professor Series (Instructor, Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The salary range for this position is $163,300 - $533,900 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: August 28, 2026 Next review date:Monday, Sep 28, 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 David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA anticipates openings for physicians in its various divisions. These openings will be at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series (non-tenure track). Faculty in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series are primarily responsible for clinical teaching and patient care. They also engage in scholarly or creative activities and professional and University service. The Department of Surgery Divisions include Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery, Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Surgery, and Vascular Surgery. The incumbent will participate in patient care, resident teaching, medical student precepting; perform university and public service; and demonstrate professional competency and activity. This position offers teaching, clinical and research opportunities in a large academic center. The appointee will have expertise in their surgical specialty and provide care for surgery patients with a focus on the surgical management of complex conditions in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Requirements: Applicants must possess an M.D., D.O. or M.D./Ph.D. degree or equivalent to apply. They must also be board-eligible or board-certified and eligible to apply for a California Medical License. Candidates must also have completed an accredited training program appropriate to their clinical training and experience. The successful candidate should also have a demonstrated record of clinical excellence and academic productivity. 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. Interested candidates should apply through UCLA UC Recruit. To be considered for a position, submit the required application materials: 3 Required; 2 Optional References (contact information only) Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Teaching Statement Research Statement (Optional) The University of California seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The salary range for this position is $163,300 - $533,900 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. 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 Cultural North Star. 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 possess an M.D., D.O. or M.D./Ph.D. 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) Statement of Teaching 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 the state 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 Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Contact information is only being requested at this time. Applicants will be notified prior to contacting references. Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11304 Help contact:Surgeryapo@mednet.ucla.edu