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Position overview
Position title: Advanced Endoscopy
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 $97,500 - $440,000. 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: 2026-2027 Academic Salary Scales
Application Window
Open date: June 29, 2026
Most recent review date: Sunday, Aug 2, 2026 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 29, 2027 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 the faculty, staff, and student body and is seeking highly skilled and motivated Endoscopists with expertise in Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD).
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is ranked number 1 in research and teaching among global universities and ranked number 28 in clinical care by the US World News. The successful candidates will join our advanced endoscopy team and work alongside leading specialists in gastroenterology, surgery, oncology and pathology. The successful candidates will perform complex ESD procedures across a broad range of gastrointestinal disorders, including but not limited to: Barrett's esophagus with early neoplasia, early gastric cancer, rectal adenomas and colorectal lesions, large sessile colonic polyps, other premalignant and early malignant GI lesions.
The successful candidates will also:
• be involved in advanced tissue resection, management of challenging lesions, and novel endoscopic therapies
• have opportunities for outpatient clinic time to diagnose and treat a wide range of gastroenterological conditions and research in endoscopy and device development and education
• serve as an important teaching faculty to the trainees in the advanced endoscopy preceptorship program as well as general gastroenterology fellowship program
• perform GI endoscopic procedures in the endoscopic suite or operating rooms
• participate in an on-call rotation for treating and managing gastroenterology emergencies and/or consultation.
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 (APM 278)
Clinical X Professor (APM 275)
In-Residence Professor (APM 270)
Adjunct Professor (APM 280)
Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.
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: Health Sciences Compensation Plan (APM-671)
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent or MD/PhD in Gastroenterology or related field.
Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the California Medical Board.
Candidates must also be board certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of training performing endoscopic submucosal dissection by the start of the appointment.
Preferred qualifications
Candidates that have completed GI fellowship training are preferred.
Application Requirements
Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04563
Help contact: klsantos@health.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.
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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