Neurosurgeon, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Application Window

Open date: October 1, 2025

Most recent review date: Friday, Nov 7, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Apr 1, 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

Neurosurgeon, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

University of California San Francisco

The Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a Neurosurgeon at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Clinical Professor level to join the Neurotrauma program. Applicants should have a strong interest in neurotrauma and a desire to contribute to the expanding world-class program in traumatic brain and spinal cord injury at UCSF. The UCSF neurotrauma program is based at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) with additional sites in the Bay Area including Oakland and Marin. Responsibilities include elective neurosurgery, shared trauma call at ZSFG and affiliate sites, and participation in a variety of ongoing clinical research studies and translational research programs at the UCSF Brain and Spinal Injury Center. There are also opportunities to develop independent basic, translational, and clinical research efforts. Other responsibilities include the teaching of medical students, residents and fellows.

Qualifications

MD, DO, MD/PhD, or an equivalent degree. Board Eligible/Board Certified by ABNS. Must have or be eligible for California medical license by the start date. Have experience and excellence in general neurosurgery and the ability to cover pediatric trauma emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of strong interest in neurotrauma, spine trauma, and neurocritical care during residency training, or additional specialized training/fellowship.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should apply at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05764 and attach the following: Cover letter, CV, Statements of Research, and Teaching as well as 3 contacts for recommendation letters.

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 $154,700 - $405,900. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research

• Statement of Teaching

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

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.

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.

* "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, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

* APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location
San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA, and Marin, CA.

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