General Pediatric Cardiologist – Clinical X or HS Clinical Faculty Full-time

General Pediatric Cardiologist – Clinical X or HS Clinical Faculty

UCSF School of Medicine and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics Clinical X and HS Clinical Faculty Series

The Division of Cardiology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals is recruiting a general pediatric cardiologist at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank in the Clinical X or Health Sciences (HS) Clinical faculty series. Academic rank and series will be commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric cardiology care across UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals' East Bay and Central Valley clinical locations, including UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland and San Francisco as needed (inpatient and outpatient). Clinical responsibilities will focus on the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and longitudinal management of infants, children, and adolescents with congenital and acquired cardiovascular conditions.

The faculty member will work collaboratively with pediatric cardiologists, primary care providers, advanced practice providers, and other multidisciplinary colleagues to provide coordinated, high-quality cardiovascular care. The position offers opportunities to strengthen access to specialized pediatric cardiology services across the region and contribute to the continued development of outpatient cardiovascular programs.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the faculty member will contribute to the academic mission of the Division of Cardiology and Department of Pediatrics through teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, and other learners. Opportunities for scholarly activity may include clinical research, quality improvement, medical education, and other academic pursuits aligned with the successful candidate's interests and the needs of the Division.

The selected candidate will join a major academic medical center and an established fellowship training program and will actively contribute to the Department's mission of excellence in research, education, and patient care.

Required Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of California.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in clinical care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary clinical and academic teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest and experience in the Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology Laboratory.
• Interest and experience in building a cardiac rehabilitation program based at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland.
• Experience providing outpatient pediatric cardiology care across multiple clinical settings.
• Experience teaching and/or supervising medical students, residents, fellows, or other learners.
• Demonstrated interest in an academic career in pediatric cardiology.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, quality improvement, clinical research, medical education, or other academic pursuits.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

For positions that are 51% effort or more: The total compensation for this position ranges from $300,000-$425,300.

Total compensation at the University of California, San Francisco includes your base salary, which is determined by your rank and step at appointment, and negotiated pay for Health Sciences Compensation Plan members. Faculty who are members of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan may also be eligible for additional incentive pay.

For positions that are 50% effort or less: See Table 2 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $93,700-$246,000.

Please click here to apply 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: Alok Bose, MD HS Clinical Professor Alok.Bose@ucsf.edu

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is one of the nation's leading biomedical research institutions. In 2025, UCSF was the largest public recipient and second-largest overall recipient of 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 2026–2027, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals achieved their strongest showing to date in the U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals rankings. The hospitals were nationally ranked in all 11 pediatric specialties evaluated for the ninth consecutive year and tied for the best children's hospital in Northern California. Four specialties ranked among the nation's top 10. Located in a region renowned for innovation, UCSF and the Department of Pediatrics bridge research and industry to drive the future of medicine.