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Position overview
Position title: Epilepsy 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 $175,000 - $260,000. 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: 2025-2026 Academic Salary Scales
Application Window
Open date: April 14, 2026
Next review date: Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Apr 14, 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 Neurosciences at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence within its faculty, staff, and student body. We are currently seeking exceptional candidates to join the Epilepsy Division, furthering our commitment to advancing education, research, and clinical care.
The Department of Neurosciences is one of the most academically productive in the nation and is housed within a top-ranked medical school. We offer outstanding opportunities for professional development, including education, patient care, and academic pursuits.
The Epilepsy Division operates as a Level 4 Center accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). Its clinical base spans UC San Diego hospitals in Hillcrest and La Jolla, as well as the VA San Diego Healthcare System. Current activities include:

• Outpatient epilepsy care
• Inpatient monitoring, including a 6-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)
• Epilepsy surgery
• Electroencephalography (EEG)
• Evoked potentials (EPs)
• ICU monitoring

The division also hosts an ACGME-accredited Epilepsy Fellowship program and supports an active rotation and conference schedule for neurology residents.
The selected candidate(s) will join a collaborative team of adult epileptologists and clinical neurophysiologists. Responsibilities will include the clinical care of patients and teaching, with opportunities to develop a patient-oriented research program. This environment offers exceptional career growth potential, whether the candidate is early in their academic journey or further along in their career.
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)
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)
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, or an MD/PhD in a health-related field.
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology, EEG/Clinical Neurophysiology, or Epilepsy.
Candidates must also hold or be eligible for a California medical license or an 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
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
References may be requested from all finalists.
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04508
Help contact: fmarciel@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