Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clin, Adjunct, Clin X, In-Res) Gender Affirming Surgery
Job Description
Open Date: April 24, 2026
Next Review Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)
Please submit your application by this date to ensure full consideration by the selection committee.
Final Date: Saturday, April 24, 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.
Our organization’s School of Medicine, specifically the Department of Urology, is dedicated to fostering academic excellence among faculty, staff, and students. We are in search of faculty members with specialized knowledge in gender-affirming urologic and pelvic surgery to become part of a large, collaborative, multidisciplinary program that offers comprehensive care to transgender and nonbinary individuals.
Key Responsibilities- Manage a diverse patient population referred from various sources.
- Provide clinical care across multiple locations, including the VA Health Care System in San Diego.
- Perform gender-affirming surgical procedures such as vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, metoidioplasty, and other related reconstructive surgeries.
- Engage in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Participate in scholarly activities that promote the advancement of gender-affirming care.
- Contribute to the development and leadership of clinical programs in this expanding specialty area.
The appropriate academic series and appointment level—Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor—will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
QualificationsBasic Qualifications- Possession of an MD or equivalent degree, or an MD/PhD in a health-related discipline.
- Eligibility for a California medical license or equivalent certification as recognized by the California Medical Board.
- Completion of a Urology residency program.
- Board certification or eligibility in Urology.
- Completion of a fellowship in Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery (GURS), Gender-Affirming Surgery, or a related subspecialty by the start date of the appointment.
- A demonstrated or emerging record of scholarly work in gender-affirming care or reconstructive urology.
- At least one year of experience working within a multidisciplinary team focused on the care of transgender and nonbinary patients.
Curriculum Vitae - Please submit your most recent C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Miscellaneous/Additional Documents (Optional)
Three references required (contact information only).
Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.
As an employee, you will be expected to adhere to all relevant University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, which may be updated periodically. Additional requirements may be imposed by federal, state, or local government directives.
Smoking and tobacco use are prohibited on all properties controlled by our organization.
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online and includes crime and fire statistics, along with institutional policy statements and procedures.
As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will need to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions from the past seven years that indicate misconduct, ongoing investigations, or any appeals filed with previous employers.
Note: "Misconduct" refers to any violations of policies or laws at previous workplaces, including but not limited to sexual harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical behavior.
