Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, In-Residence, Adjunct) Infect[...

Position overview

Position title: Infectious Diseases Physician-Scientist

Salary range: The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $118,000- $309,800. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here:

Application Window

Open date: June 2, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025 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 2, 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 Medicine at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence within its faculty, staff, and student body, and is actively recruiting Infectious Disease physician-scientists. The successful physician-scientist candidates will develop a strong individual research program and contribute to the research portfolio of the Division. The successful candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate students, residents, trainees, and Infectious Disease fellows. In addition, the successful candidates will be an integral part of building the Infectious Diseases & Global Public Health Division at UCSD.

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:
• Clinical X Professor – see:
• In-Residence Professor – see:
• Adjunct Professor – see:

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:

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, MD/PhD, or PhD or doctoral degree in Infectious Diseases or a related field. Candidates with an MD or equivalent must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae — Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Authorization to Release Information Form — The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in university programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. UC San Diego requires all candidates for academic appointments to complete, sign, and upload the Misconduct Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If the candidate does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and will not receive further consideration. Finalists considered for positions may be subject to an institutional reference check.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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About UC San Diego

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 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 prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties. The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statements & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at if you want to obtain paper copies of this report. 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. For more information on Assembly Bill-810 and Senate Bill-791, see the provided links. Misconduct definitions and UC policies on sexual violence, harassment, and anti-discrimination apply as described in the linked materials.