Associate Professor Jobs in Spring Valley, CA (NOW HIRING)

Position overview
Position title: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgeons
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 $250,000 - $400,000. 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/2025-26-academic-salary-scales.html .
Application Window
Open date: September 22, 2025
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Dec 10, 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, Sep 22, 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 University of California, San Diego, Department of Otolaryngology ( https://oto.ucsd.edu ) is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body, and seeks otolaryngologists with expertise in head and neck surgical oncology to join our department.
The positions include responsibilities in research, education, and clinical service. Duties include providing patient care, teaching medical students, supervising residents, participating in on-call coverage, conducting scholarly research, and contributing to projects that expand the clinical service.
Selected candidates will devote 50-90% of their time to clinical care, with the exact allocation determined by their clinical and research skills and responsibilities.
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 the 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 or equivalent degree.
Candidates must be board certified or eligible in Otolaryngology.
Candidates must have, or be eligible for, a California medical license or an equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
Preferred qualifications
Candidates who have successfully completed, or are in the process of completing, an AHNS-approved fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, are preferred.
Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04365
Help contact: mlsamonte@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