This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.
Preferred Education:
Doctorate
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Internal Number: JPF06574
The Department of Radiology at the University of California, Davis is seeking two full-time, fellowship-trained Musculoskeletal Radiologists at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (title and rank commensurate with credentials and experience) in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor (HSCP) or Professor of Clinical “X” (ClinX) series.
Criteria for the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series: the incumbent will be expected to engage in teaching, professional clinical services, scholarly activities, creative work, as well as university and public service.
Criteria for the Professor of Clinical "X" Series: the incumbent will be expected to engage in teaching, clinical care, research as well as university and public service.
At the time of application, applicants must possess an M.D. degree or equivalent, be licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the State of California, and be board certified in Diagnostic Radiology or be eligible for the initial certification examination of the American Board of Radiology. At the time of start, applicants must be fellowship trained in Musculoskeletal Radiology, have a strong interest in working collaboratively in a diverse environment, and have proficiency in all aspects of musculoskeletal imaging, including MR, CT, US, radiographs, and image-guided procedures.
The Musculoskeletal Imaging Division is well established and one of nine divisions in the Department of Radiology. It is currently staffed with 5 faculty members and has 3 MSK fellowship positions. Overall, the department has 32 residents, and upper-level medical students and residents from other departments frequently rotate through our division.
The expected candidate will work primarily within musculoskeletal imaging division. This position involves participation in patient care, service, education of trainees, and research, although less emphasis is placed on research for those in the HSCP series.
As a pioneer in high-risk breast cancer screening, the Chair of the department is highly supportive of research endeavors in the department. Funds for conference travel as well as up to 20 days of conference time are embedded into department policy. Dedicated peer-to-peer mentorship, protected research time and start up packages through Radiology and/or in collaboration with other departments such as the Cancer Center are also available for those interested in research.
The UC Davis Medical Center shares its medical campus with the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing, and the Shriners Hospital for Children in Sacramento. The UC Davis Health System has a strong referral system from its primary care network, as the UC Davis Health System has offices extending over throughout Sacramento with over 15 different locations. This provides the radiology department a diversity of CT, MRI, and radiographic exams. Radiographic exams are conducted throughout our Primary Care Network and Sacramento campus. Our multispecialty academic medical center has over 600 beds and is one of approximately 50 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive centers nationwide. We also serve as a Level 1 Trauma center, serving patients to the Oregon and Nevada borders. We have state of the art CT and MRI scanners for both clinical and research applications, including Canon ultra-high resolution, 128 slice, and dual energy CT scanners, Explorer PET/CT scanner, and 3 Tesla MR scanners.
The salary range for this position is $425,000 – $525,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.
Completed applications, which includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of contributions to diversity, and contact information for 3-5 professional references, will be reviewed on a regular basis, with the first review on July 12, 2024, however the position will remain open until filled or until the search end date. Qualified applicants should apply online at UC Recruit: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06574
The Medical Center is located in Sacramento, in the heartland of California. Sacramento, ranked as the #1 place to live in California in 2023 by Forbes, is a vibrant, culturally diverse rapidly growing city. It offers year-round temperate weather and easy access to San Francisco, the California coast, several wine regions including Napa and Sonoma, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra mountain ranges. Sacramento is known for being America’s farm to fork capital with an outstanding restaurant scene and year-round farmers’ markets. Great neighborhoods with excellent schools can be found in Sacramento and the surrounding area. Sacramento is also home to the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association.
As one of the country’s leading R1 institutions, UC Davis seeks candidates with exceptional [potential for/record of] research and/or teaching, and inclusive excellence. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the barriers preventing full participation of members from historically underrepresented and marginalized student communities in higher education, such as (but not limited to) women, underrepresented minorities, individuals self-identifying as LGBTQIA+, veterans, individuals with disabilities, economically disadvantaged groups, first-generation, undocumented students, or students with any intersections in between.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of the University of California, Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population. Please review the full Job Posting to learn about the initiatives that keep UC Davis an inclusive and safe campus for our incredibly diverse students, staff, academic appointees, and faculty.
UC Davis is a distinguished university, ranked 5th nationally by the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education and 11th nationally by US News and World Report among U.S. public universities overall and for research funding. It is also ranked #1 by Forbes Magazine as “The 13 Most Important STEM Colleges for Women.” Forbes has also ranked UC Davis as 52nd among the Best Employers for Diversity. Please review the full position description to learn more about acclaimed university and the notable rankings we have received regarding diversity, environmental sustainability, work-life balance, and more.