Clinical Assistant Professor Jobs in San Diego, CA
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Position title: Neuroradiology FacultyApplication Window
Open date: August 31, 2026
Next review date: Sunday, Oct 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Aug 31, 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 Radiology at the University of California San Diego is committed to academic excellence among its faculty, staff, and students. We are currently recruiting clinical faculty to join our Neuroradiology Division.
UC San Diego School of Medicine is ranked among the top research-intensive medical school programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system serving San Diego across three campuses. These campuses include two TJC Comprehensive Stroke Centers and one TJC Primary Stroke Center, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a Level I Trauma/Burn Center, a Level IV Epilepsy Center, a Level III NICU, and multiple Centers of Excellence, in addition to expanding community hospital and outpatient services.
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 research. We are seeking fellowship-trained neuroradiologists to provide subspecialized imaging services across UC San Diego Health, the region's only academic health system.
Responsibilities include interpretation of brain, head and neck, and spine imaging studies, with opportunities to participate in advanced neuroimaging techniques and multidisciplinary care. The selected candidates will also be responsible for teaching medical students, residents, and fellows; contributing to scholarly and research activities; and participating in conferences, quality improvement, and other division and departmental initiatives. Candidates will support a range of departmental activities and may have the opportunity for hybrid work, depending on clinical needs.
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)
Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.
If appointed to a title covered by 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, DO, or equivalent degree.
Candidates must have, or be eligible for, a California medical license or an equivalent certification/permit, as determined by the Medical Board of California.
Candidates must also be current fellows in an ACGME-accredited Neuroradiology program or have successfully completed an ACGME-accredited Neuroradiology fellowship.
Candidates must be board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and possess a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Neuroradiology at the start of the appointment.
Candidates with at least one year of experience with clinical teaching are preferred.
For recent graduates, board and CAQ eligibility will be considered.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Misc. / Additional (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
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.
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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 September 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.
Are there remote clinical assistant professor jobs in San Diego?
Yes, though remote availability is limited for clinical assistant professors because the role typically requires direct patient care, hands-on teaching, and clinical supervision. About 100% of clinical assistant professor openings tied to San Diego are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. The portions most suited to remote work in San Diego are didactic course instruction, curriculum development, and research coordination for non-patient-facing programs.
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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