Director, Institute of Urologic Oncology : Non-Tenure Full-time

Director, Institute of Urologic Oncology : Non-Tenure

Position title: Director, Institute of Urologic Oncology : Non-Tenure

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The salary range for this position is $270,300- $1.2M. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date: December 16, 2025

Most recent review date: Friday, Feb 20, 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: Tuesday, Jun 30, 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 Urology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites applications for the Director of the Institute of Urologic Oncology (IUO). The Director of the IUO will provide visionary leadership to advance clinical care, research, and education in urologic cancers. Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Urology and the Executive Committee of the IUO, this role is responsible for shaping the strategic direction of the institute, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and driving innovation in patient-centered oncology services. The Director will serve as a key departmental and institutional leader, promoting excellence in academic and translational research, oversee clinical trials, mentor faculty and trainees, and expand the institute's scope and reputation. Established in 2014, the IUO is a comprehensive multi-disciplinary home for high-volume urologic oncologists with collaborative basic and translational research, and a track record of innovative and practice-changing clinical trials. Endowed with funds to support its mission, the new Director will have resources available for development of new programs and hiring of key scientists and clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and program development for the IUO.
• Oversee clinical operations, ensuring high-quality, innovative, evidence-based care across all urologic cancer services.
• Promote and support collaborations and partnerships with Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, basic research initiatives, the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer center (JCCC), including clinical trials, translational science, and outcomes research.
• Re-establish a working multi-disciplinary Board of Directors for the IUO and supervise regular quarterly meetings. Inaugurate a board of “Friends of IUO”.
• Recruit and mentor faculty, trainees, and staff to build a dynamic and inclusive academic environment.
• Cultivate philanthropic and industry partnerships to support growth, scholarship, and innovation.
• Represent the institute in institutional, national, and international forums.
• Create active collaboration with the newly established multidisciplinary California Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy (CIII), in affiliation with UCLA Health.

This is a full-time faculty leadership position with rank and compensation commensurate with experience. The Director will maintain clinical, research, and teaching responsibilities in alignment with institutional goals. The candidate will be considered for The Spielberg Family Chair in Urologic Oncology.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications: MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent with board certification in Urology and fellowship training in Urologic Oncology.

Additional qualifications: Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Demonstrated success in clinical, research, and educational domains. Proven track record of program development, team building, collaboration and strategic execution.

Preferred qualifications: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• 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

• 0-3 required (contact information only)

The letter must be dated, signed and addressed to the Department Chair.

Scott Eggener, MD Professor and Chair Department of Urology David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

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Help contact: kaalvarado@mednet.ucla.edu

About UCLA

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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 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.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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Job location

Los Angeles, CA