Position Description

UCSF School of Medicine and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals

Division of Allergy, Immunology, Bone Marrow Transplantation

Department of Pediatrics

Clinical X or In Residence Faculty Series

The Division of Pediatric Allergy, Immunology and Bone Marrow Transplantation in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals is recruiting a research-focused faculty member at the Associate or Full Professor rank in the Clinical X or In Residence faculty series. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

The selected candidate will join a major academic medical center and established fellowship training program. This position may have clinical responsibilities at both the San Francisco and Oakland campuses and would actively contribute to the Department's mission of excellence in research, education, and patient care.

Faculty Role in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology

The successful candidate will be an established physician-scientist with an independent research program focused on allergy, immunology, or a closely related field. The position is designed primarily around research, with clinical responsibilities in Allergy and Immunology comprising a smaller portion of the faculty member’s overall effort.

Research activities may include basic, translational, or clinical investigation relevant to pediatric allergy and immunology. The faculty member will have opportunities to collaborate with investigators and clinicians across UCSF and contribute to the continued growth of the division’s research program.

Clinical responsibilities may include outpatient Allergy and Immunology clinics and inpatient consultation services. The specific distribution of research and clinical effort will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, interests, funding, and programmatic needs.

In addition to their research and clinical responsibilities, the faculty member will contribute to the academic mission of the division through teaching, mentorship, and scientific collaboration. The position offers an opportunity for an accomplished investigator to play a significant role in shaping the future direction and growth of pediatric allergy and immunology at UCSF.

Required Qualifications

MD, MD/PhD, DO, or equivalent degree.
Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of California.
Board certification or board eligibility in Allergy and Immunology.
Demonstrated record of research in allergy and/or immunology.

Preferred Qualifications

Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatrics and/or Internal Medicine.
Established record of independent research and scholarly productivity.
Evidence of sustained or substantial extramural research funding.
Experience leading collaborative or multidisciplinary research programs.
Experience mentoring trainees, junior faculty, or other investigators.
Demonstrated interest in academic and scientific leadership.

For positions that are 51% effort or more:

The total compensation for this position ranges from $221,400-$307,000.

Total compensation at the University of California, San Francisco includes your base salary, which is determined by your rank and step at appointment, and negotiated pay for Health Sciences Compensation Plan members. Faculty who are members of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan may also be eligible for additional incentive pay.

For positions that are 50% effort or less:

See Table 2 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $115,500-$246,000.

Please click here to apply with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research accomplishments, and contact information for 3 references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

For More Information Contact

Christopher Dvorak, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

Christopher.Dvorak@ucsf.edu

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is one of the nation’s leading biomedical research institutions. In 2025, UCSF was the largest public recipient and second-largest overall recipient of 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 nationally ranked in all 11 pediatric specialties assessed by U.S. News & World Report and tied for the best 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.

Document Requirements

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference Requirements

3 required (contact information only)

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.

“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, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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