Associate or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, In-Residence, Adjunct) Medical Director, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
 UC San Diego | |
 United States, California, San Diego | |
 May 19, 2026 | |
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Position overview
Position title: Medical Director, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) 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 $300,000 - $420,000. 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: 2025-2026 Academic Salary Scales Application Window Open date: May 18, 2026 Next review date: Sunday, Jun 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Tuesday, May 18, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position description The UC San Diego Department of Pediatrics is committed to academic excellence within its faculty, staff, and student body. Our Division of Neonatology is currently seeking candidates for the position of Medical Director, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), at Jacobs Medical Center. The NICU at Jacobs Medical Center, part of UC San Diego Health, is a Level III regional center with 52 private rooms designed for high-acuity neonatal care. It serves premature and critically ill newborns within a system supporting 4,000-5,000 deliveries annually. Our Division of Neonatology at Rady Children's Health is consistently ranked in the top 10 nationally by U.S. News & World Report and is composed of a distinguished group of clinician educators, translational investigators, and physician-scientists. The Medical Director will provide leadership and direction for NICU clinical operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care and maintaining a strong focus on patient safety. This role includes leading quality improvement and performance initiatives, supervising and mentoring NICU physicians and advanced practice providers, and working closely with nursing leadership and hospital administration to achieve operational and strategic goals. The Medical Director will also support teaching, research, and academic development, as applicable, and participate in departmental and institutional leadership activities. 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: Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded. 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: Health Sciences Compensation Plan (APM-671) Department: http://pediatrics.ucsd.edu Division: https://pediatrics.ucsd.edu/divisions/neonatology/index.html Hospital: https://www.rchsd.org/ Center: https://healthlocations.ucsd.edu/san-diego/9300-campus-point-drive/10 Qualifications Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)
Candidates must have an MD, DO, or equivalent degree, or an MD/PhD in a health-related field. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics. Candidates must have at least 3 years of leadership experience in neonatal-perinatal medicine with defined administrative or supervisory responsibility within a NICU or neonatal-perinatal program. Candidates must also be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California. Application Requirements Document requirements
Reference requirements
References may be requested from finalists. Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04532 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. The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at:https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statements & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report. 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. * "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. Job location San Diego, CA
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