What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clin, Adjunct, Clin X, In-Res) Gender Affirming Surgery position at UC San Diego Academic Jobs?
Position overview
Position title: Gender Affirming Surgery
Salary range: The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $250, 000 - $500,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. You can view the 2025–26 scales on the UCOP website.
Application Window
Open date: April 24, 2026
Next review date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Apr 24, 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 University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine, Department of Urology is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body. We are seeking faculty member(s) with expertise in gender-affirming urologic and pelvic surgery to join a large, collaborative, multidisciplinary program providing comprehensive care for transgender and nonbinary patients.
The successful candidate(s) will manage a patient population from a broad referral base and will provide clinical care at multiple sites, including VAHCS San Diego. Clinical responsibilities will include gender-affirming surgical procedures such as vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, metoidioplasty, and related reconstructive care. The successful candidate(s) will also participate in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, and engage in scholarly activity aligned with the advancement of gender-affirming care. This position offers a dynamic academic environment with opportunities for clinical program development and leadership within a growing area of specialty care.
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.
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)
Department: https://urology.ucsd.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent or an MD/PhD in health-related fields.
Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the California Medical Board.
Candidates must have completed a Urology residency program.
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Urology.
Additional Qualifications (required At Time Of Start)
Candidates must also have a completed a fellowship in Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery (GURS), Gender-Affirming Surgery, or related subspecialty by the time of the start of the appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with an established or emerging record of scholarly activity in gender-affirming care or reconstructive urology are preferred.
Candidates with a minimum of one year working within a multidisciplinary team caring for transgender and nonbinary patients are preferred.
Application Requirements
Document Requirements
Help contact: sandack@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.
The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statements & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.
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.
Click for more information on Assembly Bill-810
Click for more information on Senate Bill-791
San Diego, CA
Position title: Gender Affirming Surgery
Salary range: The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $250, 000 - $500,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. You can view the 2025–26 scales on the UCOP website.
Application Window
Open date: April 24, 2026
Next review date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Apr 24, 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 University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine, Department of Urology is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body. We are seeking faculty member(s) with expertise in gender-affirming urologic and pelvic surgery to join a large, collaborative, multidisciplinary program providing comprehensive care for transgender and nonbinary patients.
The successful candidate(s) will manage a patient population from a broad referral base and will provide clinical care at multiple sites, including VAHCS San Diego. Clinical responsibilities will include gender-affirming surgical procedures such as vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, metoidioplasty, and related reconstructive care. The successful candidate(s) will also participate in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, and engage in scholarly activity aligned with the advancement of gender-affirming care. This position offers a dynamic academic environment with opportunities for clinical program development and leadership within a growing area of specialty care.
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.
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)
Department: https://urology.ucsd.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent or an MD/PhD in health-related fields.
Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the California Medical Board.
Candidates must have completed a Urology residency program.
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Urology.
Additional Qualifications (required At Time Of Start)
Candidates must also have a completed a fellowship in Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery (GURS), Gender-Affirming Surgery, or related subspecialty by the time of the start of the appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with an established or emerging record of scholarly activity in gender-affirming care or reconstructive urology are preferred.
Candidates with a minimum of one year working within a multidisciplinary team caring for transgender and nonbinary patients are preferred.
Application Requirements
Document Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter (Optional)
- Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
Help contact: sandack@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.
The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statements & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.
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.
Click for more information on Assembly Bill-810
Click for more information on Senate Bill-791
- “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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH]
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination]
San Diego, CA
Salary : $500,000