Chief, Division of General Pediatrics (Clinical X, HS Clinical, or In Residence)

Chief, Division of General Pediatrics (Clinical X, HS Clinical, or In Residence)

UCSF School of Medicine and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics Clinical X, HS Clinical, In Residence

The Division of General Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals is recruiting for the next Division Chief. Appointment will be made at the Associate or Full Professor rank in the Clinical X, Health Sciences (HS) Clinical, or In Residence faculty series. Academic rank is commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate will join a leading academic medical center and contribute to the Department's mission of excellence in research, education, and patient care. This leadership role includes oversight of a broad portfolio of clinical programs, educational initiatives, and faculty development efforts. Clinical responsibilities may include service at both the San Francisco and Oakland campuses.

We are seeking a visionary and collaborative leader with a strong record of achievement in clinical care, medical education, and/or health systems improvement. The Division Chief will play a key role in shaping strategic efforts to strengthen primary care delivery and advance population health, particularly for pediatric patients in high-need or resource-limited settings.

The Division Chief will have access to substantial institutional resources to support interdisciplinary program growth across UCSF's tripartite mission.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or equivalent, with eligibility for California medical licensure
• Board eligibility in Pediatrics
• Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience
• Experience fostering a culture of respect, access, and belonging within academic medicine

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certification in Pediatrics
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical teaching and mentoring
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategically and collaboratively in academic and clinical settings
• Proven success in program development and faculty engagement

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 $161,700-$344,400. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Interested candidates can apply online with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for 3 references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

For more information contact: Ted Ruel, M.D. Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Theodore.Ruel@ucsf.edu

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is one of the nation's leading biomedical research institutions. UCSF has consistently ranked among the top public institutions in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, reflecting a long-standing commitment to advancing scientific discovery and improving health. The Department's clinical enterprise spans UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Mount Zion, Zuckerberg San Francisco General, and multiple outreach clinics throughout Northern California, providing unparalleled opportunities to serve infants, children, and young adults across the Bay Area. For 2024-2025, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals ranked in all 10 children's specialties in U.S. News & World Report. Located in a region renowned for groundbreaking innovation, UCSF and the Department of Pediatrics bridge research and industry to drive the future of medicine.

Application Requirements:

Document requirements:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae – CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements:

• 3 required (contact information only)

Job location: San Francisco and/or Oakland, CA