Pediatric Endocrinology - Assistant Clinical Professor - Health Sciences Series

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Job #JPF10847

• Pediatrics-Endocrinology / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA

Position overview Position title: Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2025-26-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 - Summary (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/\_files/2025-26/policy-covered-october-2025-scales/t5-summary.pdf) . The salary range for this position is $131,200 - $174,622.

This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/\_files/apm/apm-670.pdf.

Application Window

Open date: February 23, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Mar 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Apr 24, 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 Pediatric Endocrinology is searching for a junior faculty physician-scientist to build a bench research program focused on understanding the mechanisms of obesity and/or type 2 diabetes. Applicants should have evidence of obtaining intramural and extramural funding and be ready to submit grants to help launch their laboratory.

Academic rank will be commensurate with experience. Applicants must be board certified/eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology. Duties include primarily patient care, along with teaching of fellows and residents, and participation in research or other scholarly endeavors that will lead to academic promotion. Experience in teaching is a strong plus.

Qualified applicants can apply at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10847.

Inquiries can be sent to smittelman@mednet.ucla.edu.

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UC Regents Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct:

All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/governance/policies/1111.html.

Division: https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/pediatric-endocrinology

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Basic Qualifications: MD or equivalent; Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology.

Additional qualifications

Three or more years of bench research experience in adipocyte or adipose tissue biology.

Preferred qualifications

PhD in relevant field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter/Personal Statement
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 4-6 letters of reference required

References must hold the title of Assistant Professor or higher. Letters will be reviewed and included as part of the appointment dossier of the selected candidate

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10847

Help contact: GKisiyan@mednet.ucla.edu

About UCLA

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.

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, 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
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/\_files/apm/apm-035.pdf)

Job location

Los Angeles, CA