What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor In Residence in Breast Surgery position at University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)?
Position overview
Position title : Assistant Professor In-Res Salary range : The posted UC salary scales (https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / 2024-25 / oct-2024-scales / t5-summary.pdf) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The salary range for this position is $163,300 - $303,000. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-670.pdf
Application Window
Open date : January 24, 2025
Next review date : Monday, Feb 24, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date : Monday, Jun 30, 2025 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, Division of Surgical Oncology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites applications for a full-time faculty position at Assistant Professor rank in the In-Residence Series.
The Division of Surgical Oncology at UCLA offers a state-of-the-art approach to cancer therapy through innovative surgical techniques, multi-disciplinary tumor boards, and integrated practice unit clinics. The Division houses programs in pancreatic, breast, colon, and gastric cancers, as well as sarcoma, melanoma, and pseudomyxoma peritonei. The program is based at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and David Geffen School of Medicine. Our physicians also see patients at the UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and the UCLA Health community practice sites spanning most of southern California, the Olive View UCLA Medical Center, and the Wadsworth Veterans Affairs Medical Center. In addition to clinical care, clinical / translational research and applied basic laboratory investigations related to the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of malignant solid tumors are prioritized. Many of our faculty have developed pioneering programs that have significantly improved the care of patients with solid tumors.
The ideal candidate will have superior clinical abilities, a track record of peer-reviewed research publications, and commitment to teaching. Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative nature, and dedication to providing care within a multidisciplinary system are essential. Responsibilities will be patient care in the areas of breast surgery, teaching of medical students, residents and fellows. The candidate will have a commitment to establishing an independent clinical / translational scientific research program and a commitment to a path for independent extramural funding.
The candidate must have an M.D. degree or equivalent, be American Board of Surgery eligible or certified, and be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license. Completion of an SSO-accredited one-year breast surgical oncology fellowship is desired. Successful candidates should have demonstrated a high potential towards a national reputation for teaching and research excellence as well as experience with program development and trainee education. Leadership skills, administrative experience, and teaching experience are a plus.
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 salary will be commensurate with academic rank and experience.
The posted UC salary scales (https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / 2024-25 / oct-2024-scales / t5-summary.pdf) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The salary range for this position is $163,300 - $303,000. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-670.pdf
Interested applicants must submit their application materials online at : https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF09933.
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 https : / / regents.universityofcalifornia.edu / governance / policies / 1111.html
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
The candidate must have an M.D. degree or equivalent.
Additional qualifications
The candidate should be American Board of Surgery eligible or certified, and be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license. Completion of an SSO-accredited one-year breast surgical oncology fellowship is desired.
Preferred qualifications
Successful candidates should have demonstrated a high potential towards a national reputation for teaching and research excellence as well as experience with program development and trainee education. Leadership skills, administrative experience, and teaching experience are a plus.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Personal Statement
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQdocument, and Sample EDI Statements.
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Please provide contact information for your references.
Apply link : https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF09933
Help contact : elizabethmorales@mednet.ucla.edu
About UCLA
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-035.pdf.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination.
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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
Job location
Los Angeles, CA
Salary : $163,300 - $303,000
