Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clin, Clin X, In-Res, Adjunct) Musculoskeletal (MSK)
 UC San Diego | |
 United States, California, San Diego | |
 Jul 14, 2025 | |
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Position overview
Position title: Musculoskeletal (MSK) 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: July 14, 2025 Next review date: Sunday, Aug 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) 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 to join our Musculoskeletal (MSK) Radiology team. 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, an 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 Department of Radiology is one of the most innovative and productive academic radiology departments in the country, offering advanced imaging services that support exceptional clinical care and cutting-edge translational research. The MSK Division includes eight faculty physicians and several MSP radiologists who provide subspecialized imaging services across UC San Diego Health, the region's only academic health system. Clinical responsibilities include the interpretation of MSK radiographs, DEXA, CT, MRI, and ultrasound, as well as image-guided procedures such as joint injections, aspirations, and biopsies using fluoroscopy, ultrasound, or CT. In addition to clinical service, selected candidates are expected to teach medical students, residents, and fellows; participate in multidisciplinary conferences and division activities; and complete UCSD-certified moderate sedation training as part of their procedural responsibilities. Selected candidates will provide on-site coverage at multiple clinical locations, with potential hybrid work opportunities supported by a home PACS workstation, depending on departmental needs. Candidates who are comfortable performing and triaging MSK interventions-including tendon procedures, PRP, and bone and soft tissue biopsies-are encouraged to apply. 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: 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 who have completed an ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology Residency are preferred. Candidates currently enrolled or have completed a one-year Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship are preferred. Candidates with a minimum of one-year experience in MSK ultrasound are also preferred. Application Requirements Document requirements
Reference requirements
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04326 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. The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at:https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statements & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report. 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. * "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. Job location San Diego, CA
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