Chief, Department of Urology at ZSFG

Chief, Department of Urology at ZSFG

UCSF School of Medicine

Department of Urology

Department of Urology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital

In Residence, Clinical X or HS Clinical Series

The Department of Urology at the University of California, San Francisco, is recruiting for the next Service Chief of the Department of Urology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG). Appointments will be made at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank of the Clinical X, in Residence, or Health Sciences (HS) Clinical series. Academic rank is commensurate with experience.

Department of Urology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG)

The Department of Urology at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) is a dynamic group of 8 faculty members dedicated to patient care, health equity, scholarship, and medical education. ZSFG is the public hospital and trauma center for the city and county of San Francisco and provides world class care regardless of ability to pay or immigration status.

Chief, Department of Urology at ZSFG

The Department Chief will lead the clinical, educational, and research missions of the Department at ZSFG; manage hiring, supervision, and mentorship of faculty and administrative staff. The Service Chief must articulate the goals of the service, advocate for the service in pursuit of these goals, foster a professional climate that is collegial and respectful, and encourage faculty engagement and innovation. The successful candidate will oversee GME and UME activities and act as steward for the Department's financial resources. The Service Chief of Urology for ZSFG is responsible for all clinical, administrative, financial, quality improvement, and academic oversight of the Department. The Service Chief at ZSFG will partner with other department leadership to deliver superlative care to the residents of San Francisco.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical Degree;
• California Medical License (or eligibility);
• Board Certification in Urology;
• A demonstrated commitment to urban underserved urology patients;
• Demonstrated skills in collaborative teamwork with a successful track record in leadership; and
• Experience working with, and supervising, residents and medical students in a clinical setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (particularly in Spanish);
• Expertise in stone disease or urologic trauma;
• Quality improvement experience and training; and
• Prior experience with change management and leading administrative projects.

The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is one of the top biomedical research institutions in the nation. For the 15th year in a row, UCSF garnered the top spot among public institutions in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2021. In 2023, UCSF Urology ranked 12 in the U.S. News and World Report and last top three in NIH funding. Nestled in a dynamic and unique geography distinguished by unprecedented innovations in technology, UCSF and the Department of Urology brings research and industry together to advance health.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $142,800-$377,200. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Interested candidates can apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04940, with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of contributions to diversity, and contact information for three references. Optional application supplements include a statement of teaching accomplishments and a statement of research accomplishments. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

For more information contact:

Mark.Wilson@ucsf.edu

Search Committee Chair

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: https://diversity.ucsf.edu/contributions-to-diversity-statement
  
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

• 3 required (contact information only)

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.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.