Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clin, Clin X, In-Res, Adjunct) Breast Imaging

Position overview

Position title :

Breast Imaging Faculty

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 $400,000 - $420,000. 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 : https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / compensation / 2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html .

Application Window

Open date : June 3, 2025

Most recent review date : Sunday, Jul 6, 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 : Wednesday, Jun 3, 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 Radiology (http : / / radiology.ucsd.edu ) at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body. We are currently seeking full-time faculty members to join our Breast Imaging Division.

UC San Diego School of Medicine is consistently ranked among the top research-intensive medical schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system serving the San Diego region, with major campuses in Hillcrest and La Jolla. The health system includes two Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Centers; the NCI-designated Moores Comprehensive Cancer Center; a Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center; a Level 4 Epilepsy Center; a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU); and a Center of Excellence for Parkinson's Disease.

The UC San Diego Department of Radiology is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering state-of-the-art services for clinical and translational studies. The Breast Imaging Division at UC San Diego is a nationally recognized program committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care using state-of-the-art imaging technology. Our team of fellowship-trained radiologists specializes in the full spectrum of breast imaging, including digital mammography, tomosynthesis (3D mammography), breast ultrasound, and breast MRI, as well as image-guided biopsies and preoperative localization procedures. As part of an academic medical center, we are deeply involved in clinical research, education, and innovation, ensuring our patients benefit from the latest advancements in breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and management. UC San Diego's Breast Imaging Division collaborates closely with breast surgeons, oncologists, pathologists, and genetic counselors to provide a multidisciplinary, comprehensive approach to breast health.

The selected candidates will contribute to the division's clinical, teaching, and research missions, with responsibilities including the interpretation of screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound and MRI, image-guided breast procedures, molecular breast imaging, lymphatic imaging, and general diagnostic radiology. In addition, the selected candidates will be actively involved in the teaching and training of breast imaging fellows, diagnostic radiology residents, medical students, and visiting scholars, and will participate in the division's educational and administrative initiatives.

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

In-Residence Professor - see : http : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-270.pdf

Adjunct Professor - see : http : / / ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-280.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

Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Candidates must have an MD, DO, or equivalent degree.

Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Diagnostic Radiology.

Candidates must hold, or be eligible for, a California medical license or an equivalent certification / permit, as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Preferred qualifications

Candidates with at least one year of academic productivity, clinical care experience, and teaching experience in breast imaging are preferred.

Candidates who have completed a Breast Imaging or Women's Imaging fellowship are also preferred.

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. With this commitment, 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 as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists considered for positions will be subject to an institutional reference check.

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link :

https : / / apol-recruit.ucsd.edu / JPF04315

Help contact : b3gonzalez@ucsd.edu

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 of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.

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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.

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Job location

San Diego, CA