Associate or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X) Director of Fetal Cardiology

University of California San Diego

La Jolla, California 92093

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Job Description

Associate or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X) Director of Fetal Cardiology

University of California San Diego

Position overview
Position title: Director of Fetal Cardiology

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 $272,000 - $418,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2025-26-academic-salary-scales.html

Application Window

Open date: July 14, 2025

Next review date: Sunday, Aug 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026 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 Division of Cardiology in the Department of Pediatrics (http://www.pediatrics.ucsd.edu) at UC San Diego and Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego is committed to academic excellence among its faculty, staff, and student body and seeks a Director of Fetal Cardiology. This is a unique opportunity to lead and expand a highly respected program dedicated to the early detection, diagnosis, and management of congenital heart disease in utero.

Ranked among the ten Best Children's Hospitals in the nation by US News & World Report, Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego is a 511-bed non-profit pediatric teaching facility that provides exceptional medical and surgical care to a diverse population of one million children and adolescents. The Division of Pediatric Cardiology consists of 33 faculty members with depth in the full range of cardiac subspecialties, and three cardiac surgeons. The infrastructure includes a CTICU with 24/7 staffing by eight cardiac intensivists and 30 beds. Annual program volumes include approximately 400 cardiac surgeries, over 700 cardiac catheterizations, 20,000 echocardiograms, 15,000 outpatient visits, and 1,000 fetal cardiology visits. The Division has excelled in every aspect of its clinical mission, and our commitment to equity and inclusion drives every aspect of our clinical and academic pursuits. Program resources include a full-time dedicated fetal cardiac nurse coordinator and access to Heart Institute infrastructure, including research personnel, IT support, and administrative leadership.

As Director of Fetal Cardiology, the successful candidate will provide clinical and academic leadership for all fetal cardiology services, including fetal imaging, maternal/family consultations, diagnostic interpretation, and coordinated prenatal care planning. The role involves close collaboration with maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology, cardiothoracic surgery, and other pediatric subspecialties to ensure seamless perinatal care. Additional responsibilities include leading program development and outreach initiatives, engaging in quality improvement efforts, educating and teaching trainees, and contributing to research and academic scholarship.

The appropriate series and appointment at the 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 - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-278.pdf
Clinical X Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-275.pdf

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: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf

Department: http://pediatrics.ucsd.edu

Hospital: http://www.rchsd.org

Division: https://pediatrics.ucsd.edu/divisions/cardiology/index.html

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent.

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.

Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Candidates must also have completed at least 1 year of post-fellowship training in Fetal Cardiology.

Candidates must have at least 5 years of demonstrated expertise in fetal imaging and prenatal cardiovascular care.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter

Reference requirements

0-3 required (contact information only)

References may be requested from finalists.
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04335
Help contact: jmaog@health.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.

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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.
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"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]
APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment : [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf]

To apply, please visit: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04335

Employment/Position Type:

Full Time

Date Posted: July 15, 2025