Academic General Gastroenterologist - Assistant/Associate Professor in the Health Sciences Clinical

Position Overview

Salary Range: The compensation for this role is set between $330,000 and $350,000 for the Assistant rank, and $350,000 to $380,000 for the Associate rank. This position includes participation in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.

Application Timeline

Opening Date: April 30, 2026

Next Review Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time). Please submit your application by this date to ensure full consideration by the selection committee.

Final Date: Friday, April 30, 2027, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time). Applications will be accepted until this date; however, those submitted after the review date will only be considered if the position remains unfilled.

Position Description

The Department of Internal Medicine, specifically the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, is seeking to hire one full-time faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Professor of Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical Professor series. Faculty members in the Clinical X series are expected to engage in professional activities, teaching, research, and community service. Those in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series are anticipated to focus on teaching, professional activities, scholarly work, and community service.

Expectations

The primary focus of this role will be to deliver exceptional general gastroenterology care while educating medical students, residents, and fellows. The selected candidate will provide gastroenterology consultations and endoscopic services at outpatient facilities in the greater Sacramento area and participate in on-call duties at the UC Davis Medical Center. Educational responsibilities will encompass supervising consultations and procedures performed by fellows, residents, and medical students, in addition to delivering lectures to various groups.

The GI Division currently comprises 27 faculty members and 4 nurse practitioners, offering services across 5 clinics and 5 outpatient endoscopy units, with plans for further expansion. The division boasts strong programs in motility, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), advanced endoscopy, and a newly established liver transplant program. Clinical research is supported by the GI Clinical Research Unit, which includes 8 research coordinators and staff managing over 50 studies. The division has a rich history of providing excellent patient care and medical education, recently expanding its training program to accommodate 12 GI Fellows and 1 Advanced Endoscopy Fellow.

UC Davis Health serves a vast area of 65,000 square miles, covering 33 counties and serving 6 million residents in Northern and Central California. The UC Davis Medical Center is a hospital with over 600 beds, currently undergoing expansion that includes an innovation hub, Aggie Square, and the new 14-story California Tower.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of excellence in clinical care and education. Candidates should possess expertise in general gastroenterology and endoscopic procedures. An M.D. degree is required, along with Board Certification or eligibility in Gastroenterology. Candidates must also qualify for licensure in California and demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.

This recruitment is for the assistant/associate rank, and the successful hire will be placed at that level, regardless of their qualifications.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (required at the time of application):

• M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.O., or an equivalent degree
• Experience in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level
• The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills and a keen interest in Gastroenterology

Additional Qualifications (required at the time of hire):

• Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology
• Medical licensure or eligibility for licensure in California
• Completion of an ACGME accredited fellowship or equivalent experience

Application Requirements

Document Requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recent C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is mandatory for all applicants applying for academic positions. Please refer to the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for further details. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference Requirements:

• 5 references required (contact information only)

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