Motility Disorders Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Position overview
Position title: Lower GI Motility
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 actively recruiting clinically-oriented academic gastroenterologists specializing in motility in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
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 conduct clinical gastroenterology patient care in the field of motility with areas of focus in esophageal motility disorders, gastric and intestinal motility disorders and/or pelvic floor disorders. The successful candidates will also serve as important teaching faculty to the trainees in the advanced esophageal preceptorship program as well as general gastroenterology fellowship program. The successful candidates will be encouraged to get involved in various sub-sections within the division including active learning and in divisional and departmental activities.
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 a MD or equivalent, MD/PhD, or PhD in Gastroenterology or related fields.
Candidates with a MD or equivalent with clinical duties must be Board eligible or Board certified in Gastroenterology.
Candidates with a MD or equivalent with clinical duties must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Candidates with a MD or equivalent with clinical duties must also have completed an advanced motility fellowship or dedicated motility training during fellowship or prior experience as a motility physician 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/JPF04567
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.
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Job location
San Diego, CA