Bay Faculty in Advanced Lung Disease & Lung Transplant at UCSF

Join UCSF as Faculty in Advanced Lung Disease & Lung Transplant - Deliver High-Acuity Care at One of the Nations Top Academic Health Systems
The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy & Sleep Medicine at UCSF delivers world-class care for patients with advanced lung disease and lung transplantation. UCSF is one of the nations leading centers for high-acuity lung care, offering expert multidisciplinary treatment and exceptional transplant outcomes.

We are seeking a mission-driven Pulmonary and Critical Care physician to join the Advanced Lung Disease & Lung Transplant Program. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact clinical service and collaborate with renowned specialists across pulmonary, critical care, surgery, and transplant medicine.

Why UCSF?

• High-Acuity Transplant Role: Provide complex care for pre- and post-lung transplant patients in a comprehensive clinical environment.

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with transplant surgery, anesthesia, infectious disease, radiology, and critical care teams.

• Program Growth & Innovation: Help expand and shape one of the regions leading advanced lung-disease and transplant programs.

• Teaching & Mentorship: Share expertise with fellows, residents, and medical students.

• Academic Excellence: Join one of the nations top academic medical centers, with opportunities for scholarship, education, and leadership.

• MD or equivalent degree.

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.

• Formal training or experience in lung transplantation and/or advanced lung disease.

• Eligibility for California medical licensure by the time of hire.

• Strong clinical skills and commitment to high-quality, compassionate care.

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

• Faculty appointment in the UCSF School of Medicine (rank commensurate with experience).

• Competitive compensation and full UC benefits, including pension and outstanding health coverage.

• Membership in the health sciences compensation plan, with eligibility for additional compensation.

• Opportunities to grow within UCSFs inclusive, collaborative academic culture.

• Scope:
  Provide care for patients with advanced lung disease, including transplant evaluation, management, and post-transplant care.

• Program Leadership:
  Direct patient care within a high-acuity, multidisciplinary transplant program.

• Academic Components:
  Teaching and mentorship; optional research, program development, or quality-improvement opportunities.

• World-Class Urban Living: San Francisco offers an exceptional quality of life, with world-class arts and cultural institutions, a renowned culinary scene, and easy access to coastal trails, national parks, and some of Californias most iconic destinations. With international connectivity through SFO, vibrant neighborhoods, and a thriving innovation ecosystem, San Francisco is an outstanding place to live and work - and an ideal environment for academic clinicians seeking impact, community, and opportunity.

• Access to Nature & Endless Recreation: From the Golden Gate Park trail system to oceanfront beaches and hiking in Marin County just across the bridge, outdoor adventure is part of everyday life.

• Cultural Diversity & Vibrancy: Experience a city celebrated for its diversity, inclusivity, and dynamic neighborhoods - from Noe Valley and Hayes Valley to the Richmond and beyond.

• Innovation Hub: San Francisco sits at the heart of biotech, digital health, and academic collaboration, offering unmatched opportunities for professional growth and cross-disciplinary innovation.

• Family-Friendly Environment & Education: The Bay Area provides excellent schools, family-oriented neighborhoods, and abundant parks, museums, and activities for children - making it a welcoming and supportive location for physicians and their families.

• Academic Excellence & Collaboration: As one of the nations top academic medical centers, UCSF offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration across medicine, research, public health, and innovation - enhancing both clinical practice and scholarly growth.

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must list current or pending qualifications (e.g., board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.)

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• 3-5 references (contact information only)