The Department of Dermatology at the University of California San Diego (http://dermatology.ucsd.edu) is seeking accomplished Scientists or Physician-Scientists at any rank to advance knowledge in Dermatology through basic research in Cutaneous Biology. The Department of Dermatology is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.
The candidates will join a dynamic and productive group of independent investigators with research programs that include Immunology, Microbiology, Developmental Biology, or Cancer Biology in the skin.
UC San Diego Dermatology ranks among the top academic Dermatology programs in the nation and benefits from our location within one of the top research communities in the world. Our distinguished faculty are known internationally for their contributions to clinical care, basic research, and translational science. As one of the youngest dermatology programs in the nation, in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, our program has built a successful, collegial, and collaborative community.
The successful candidates will be expected to teach, perform research, participate in university service, and may choose to have clinical duties. Clinical duties may include the delivery of outpatient and inpatient dermatologic care with a subspecialty focus possible based on the training and clinical experience of the candidate. Once established, the scientist will be expected to compete for, and secure research funding at the regional and national levels.
The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate’s background and experience.
A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
HS Clinical Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-278.pdf
Clinical X Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-275.pdf
Adjunct Professor – see: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-280.pdf
In-Residence Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-270.pdf
As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf