Clinical Assistant Professor Jobs in San Diego, CA
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Position title: ElectrophysiologistsApplication Window
Open date: July 28, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Jul 28, 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, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, and the Cardiovascular Institute at the University of California San Diego are committed to academic excellence among our faculty, staff, and students and invite applications for a faculty positions in Cardiac Electrophysiology.
We seek outstanding electrophysiologists to join our growing Section of Cardiac Electrophysiology and contribute to our missions of clinical excellence, research innovation, and medical education.
The selected candidates will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of nationally recognized specialists to advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The selected candidates will provide clinical care to patients and teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
The appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in the HS Clinical series based on the candidate's background and experience.
A link to the full description of the series is provided for your review:
HS Clinical Professor (APM 278)
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
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent degree and be board certified or board eligible in electrophysiology.
Candidates must also either have or be eligible for a California medical license or an equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Misc. / Additional (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Help contact: h6hernandez@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.
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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.
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Clinical Assistant Professor Jobs in San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a clinical assistant professor job in San Diego?
San Diego's academic medical and research ecosystem is the strongest entry point. UC San Diego Health, the VA San Diego Healthcare System, and private health systems in Hillcrest and Kearny Mesa hire clinical faculty regularly. Candidates with active clinical practice, peer-reviewed publications, and experience supervising residents or students stand out. Familiarity with San Diego's research-heavy culture and willingness to contribute to grant-funded programs gives applicants a real edge locally.
Which companies hire clinical assistant professors in San Diego?
San Diego clinical assistant professor roles are posted by UC San Diego and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. San Diego's hiring base includes academic medical centers, health sciences universities, federally funded research institutes, and affiliated teaching hospitals spread across La Jolla and Mission Valley.
How can I get a clinical assistant professor job in San Diego with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Diego is a postdoctoral fellowship or clinical instructor position at an institution affiliated with UC San Diego or a Scripps-system hospital, which frequently transitions into assistant professor roles. San Diego community health centers and smaller teaching clinics in Chula Vista and National City also hire junior clinical educators. Building a record of clinical supervision during residency and connecting with department chairs at San Diego's health sciences programs early strengthens your candidacy considerably.
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