Adjunct Faculty Jobs in California

UCSF School of Medicine and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics
Adjunct, Clinical X, HS Clinical, and In Residence Faculty Series

The Division of General Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals is recruiting full-time and part-time faculty at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor ranks in the Adjunct, Clinical X, HS Clinical, and In Residence series. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

Selected candidates will join a major academic medical center and established training program. This position may have clinical responsibilities at both the San Francisco and Oakland campuses and would actively contribute to the Department's mission of excellence in research, education, and patient care.

Faculty in the Division of General Pediatrics provide care across a broad range of general pediatric settings and work in close partnership with pediatric subspecialists and other health professionals throughout UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals. Clinical activities may encompass preventive care, acute and chronic disease management, care coordination, and other aspects of comprehensive pediatric care, with specific responsibilities determined by programmatic needs and the faculty member’s area of practice.

The position also offers opportunities to participate in the academic and educational activities of the Division and Department. Depending on faculty series, rank, and assigned responsibilities, activities may include teaching and supervision of medical students, residents, fellows, and other health professional learners; clinical program development; quality improvement initiatives; research and other scholarly activities; and service within the Division, Department, School of Medicine, and University.

As part of UCSF’s academic health system, General Pediatrics faculty have access to a broad community of clinicians, educators, investigators, and institutional programs spanning the San Francisco and Oakland campuses. Faculty appointments provide opportunities for professional and academic development and for collaboration across disciplines and programs throughout UCSF.

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent)
• Eligibility for or possession of a valid California medical license
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics
• Demonstrated interest in clinical pediatrics and clinical education

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-residency clinical experience in general pediatrics (one year preferred, but not required)
• Experience teaching and supervising medical students, residents, fellows, or other health professional learners
• Experience working within multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary clinical teams
• Experience in quality improvement, clinical program development, educational initiatives, research, or other scholarly activities
• Evidence of scholarly or academic contributions appropriate to the candidate’s career stage and proposed faculty series
• Experience providing comprehensive ambulatory pediatric care
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to patient- and family-centered care
• Commitment to serving the patient populations of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals
• Dedication to advancing equitable, accessible, and high-quality care in an academic setting

For positions that are 51% effort or more:
The total compensation for this position ranges from $180,600-$270,000.

Total compensation at the University of California, San Francisco includes your base salary, which is determined by your rank and step at appointment, and negotiated pay for Health Sciences Compensation Plan members. Faculty who are members of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan may also be eligible for additional incentive pay.

For positions that are 50% effort or less:
See Table 2 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $81,500-$246,000.

Please click here to apply with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for 3 references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all the qualifications at the time of appointment.

For more information contact:
Joslyn Nolasco, MD
HS Associate Clinical Professor
Joslyn.Nolasco@ucsf.edu

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is one of the nation’s leading biomedical research institutions. In 2025, UCSF was the largest public recipient and second-largest overall recipient of National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, reflecting a long-standing commitment to advancing scientific discovery and improving health.

The Department’s clinical enterprise spans UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, Mount Zion, Zuckerberg San Francisco General, and multiple outreach clinics throughout Northern California, providing unparalleled opportunities to serve infants, children, and young adults across the Bay Area.

For 2026–2027, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals achieved their strongest showing to date in the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. The hospitals were nationally ranked in all 11 pediatric specialties evaluated for the ninth consecutive year and tied for the best children’s hospital in Northern California. Four specialties ranked among the nation’s top 10. Located in a region renowned for innovation, UCSF and the Department of Pediatrics bridge research and industry to drive the future of medicine.

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• 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.

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.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.