Northern California HERC

UCSF School of Medicine and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics
Clinical X, HS Clinical, In Residence

The Division of Pediatric Cardiology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals is recruiting for the next Chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology. Appointment will be made at the Associate or Full Professor rank of the Clinical X, Health Sciences (HS) Clinical, or In Residence series. Academic rank is commensurate with experience.

The selected candidate will join a leading academic medical center and nationally recognized pediatric cardiovascular program. This position may include clinical responsibilities at both the San Francisco and Oakland campuses and will actively contribute to the Department's mission of excellence in research, education, and patient care.

We welcome applications from individuals who have substantial experience in clinical program development, faculty mentorship, and academic leadership, with a strong background in advancing innovative clinical care, research, and educational programs in pediatric cardiology.

The Division Chief will partner with departmental and health system leadership to support strategic growth across pediatric cardiovascular services and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration across UCSF's clinical and research enterprises. The successful candidate will help foster excellence in patient care, medical education, scholarship, and faculty development across the division's missions.

The Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology will benefit from substantial institutional resources to expand interdisciplinary clinical, research, and education programs across UCSF's tripartite mission.

Required Qualifications:

• Medical degree and eligibility for California medical licensure
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Cardiology
• Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across disciplines
• Experience fostering a culture of respect, access, and belonging within academic medicine

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certified in Pediatrics
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentorship
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proven track record of program development and faculty engagement
• Established scholarly achievement in clinical, translational, and/or basic research
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategically in academic and clinical settings

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 $161,700-$344,400. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Interested candidates can apply online 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:
Fernando Gonzalez, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
Fernando.Gonzalez@ucsf.edu

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is one of the nation's leading biomedical research institutions and consistently ranks among the top public institutions in 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 2025-2026, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals were ranked among the nation's best in all 11 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report and are tied as the #1 children's hospital in Northern California. Located in a region renowned for innovation, UCSF and the Department of Pediatrics bridge research and industry to drive the future of medicine.

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.
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