ZSFG Gastroenterology & Hepatology Division Chief at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
San Francisco, CA
About the Job
Application WindowOpen date: December 9, 2024
Next review date:Sunday, Feb 9, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Jun 9, 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 descriptionThe University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Medicine at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG) seeks an outstanding leader for its Division of Gastroenterology. The Division comprises 11 physicians and 43 staff members who are mission-driven to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to patients within the San Francisco safety net. The members of the GI Division are also key contributors to educational and research efforts relevant to our patient population. The expectation is that the Division Chief will not only maintain the division’s current forward momentum, but also pave the way for expansion in new directions. The ZSFG GI Division functions as a combined GI and hepatology unit that performs ~1000 new consults and >5100 endoscopic procedures annually including EUS and biliary endoscopy. The physical plant is state-of-the-art, with 4 procedure rooms plus a dedicated room for advanced procedures. The division also staffs outpatient GI and liver clinics with a combined volume of >5600 patient visits annually. The division has a robust eReferral platform with three portals (GI, direct access endoscopy and hepatology) totaling >7500 virtual encounters per year. Research within the division is diverse, spanning basic as well as clinical investigation in both luminal gastroenterology and hepatology. Extramural funding for research in the division totals $3M per year in annual direct costs. Examples include implementation science efforts to improve colorectal cancer screening; clinical and translational research programs in autoimmune liver diseases, alcoholic liver disease and cirrhosis; and clinical trials in metabolic liver disease, cirrhosis and colon cancer detection. Basic science efforts focus on cell biological studies of metabolic liver disease and animal models of hepatic fibrosis with a focus on antifibrotic therapies. Education of medical students, residents and fellows represents an important mission of the Division. UCSF GI fellows consistently rate the ZSFG GI rotation as one of their best educational experiences. Several GI faculty are dedicated clinician educators with leadership positions in undergraduate and graduate medical education programs. Additional faculty hold leadership positions in health services/hospital administration. About ZSFG: ZSFG and UCSF have been partners in public health since 1872, attracting physicians who are leaders in their fields and making ZSFG one of the nation’s top academic medical centers, training tomorrow’s providers and leaders and providing the best care that medical science has to offer. ZSFG is an essential part of the San Francisco Health Network, serving over 100,000 patients each year and providing 20 percent of the city’s inpatient care. We serve the community with a full complement of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic and psychiatric services for adults and children. ZSFG offers compassionate and culturally competent care to a diverse community of patients in more than 20 languages. ZSFG is owned and operated by the City and County of San Francisco, Department of Public Health and is part of a city-wide integrated health care system, providing primary, specialty and hospital care for vulnerable populations. ZSFG opened a new hospital in May 2016 and UCSF at ZSFG and a new research and academic building in 2023. About the Department of Medicine: The Department of Medicine research programs at ZSFG receive over $140 million annually in funding. Research conducted at ZSFG has led to important breakthroughs in basic, clinical and systems research. The successful candidate will join the UCSF Department of Medicine (DOM) faculty and be included in the UCSF DOM compensation and benefits program.We seek a Chief who has a demonstrated commitment to science, education and clinical practice, the ability to lead a diverse group and work with hospital partners using a collaborative approach, success in promoting or producing scholarship and funding, and the ability to mentor young academic clinicians. Successful candidates must demonstrate exceptional leadership, administrative and organizational skills and have national stature in academic Gastroenterology. Board-certification in Gastroenterology is required. An understanding of and commitment to the safety net population is also crucial.Please apply online at and submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of contributions to diversity, statement of research, and statement of teaching. Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $156,700-$333,700. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. Application RequirementsDocument requirementsCurriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.). Cover LetterStatement of ResearchStatement of TeachingStatement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity StatementMisc / Additional (Optional)Reference requirements3-5 required (contact information only)About UC San FranciscoAs 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. UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. 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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy:
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties:
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment: Job locationSan Francisco, CA
Next review date:Sunday, Feb 9, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Jun 9, 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 descriptionThe University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Medicine at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG) seeks an outstanding leader for its Division of Gastroenterology. The Division comprises 11 physicians and 43 staff members who are mission-driven to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to patients within the San Francisco safety net. The members of the GI Division are also key contributors to educational and research efforts relevant to our patient population. The expectation is that the Division Chief will not only maintain the division’s current forward momentum, but also pave the way for expansion in new directions. The ZSFG GI Division functions as a combined GI and hepatology unit that performs ~1000 new consults and >5100 endoscopic procedures annually including EUS and biliary endoscopy. The physical plant is state-of-the-art, with 4 procedure rooms plus a dedicated room for advanced procedures. The division also staffs outpatient GI and liver clinics with a combined volume of >5600 patient visits annually. The division has a robust eReferral platform with three portals (GI, direct access endoscopy and hepatology) totaling >7500 virtual encounters per year. Research within the division is diverse, spanning basic as well as clinical investigation in both luminal gastroenterology and hepatology. Extramural funding for research in the division totals $3M per year in annual direct costs. Examples include implementation science efforts to improve colorectal cancer screening; clinical and translational research programs in autoimmune liver diseases, alcoholic liver disease and cirrhosis; and clinical trials in metabolic liver disease, cirrhosis and colon cancer detection. Basic science efforts focus on cell biological studies of metabolic liver disease and animal models of hepatic fibrosis with a focus on antifibrotic therapies. Education of medical students, residents and fellows represents an important mission of the Division. UCSF GI fellows consistently rate the ZSFG GI rotation as one of their best educational experiences. Several GI faculty are dedicated clinician educators with leadership positions in undergraduate and graduate medical education programs. Additional faculty hold leadership positions in health services/hospital administration. About ZSFG: ZSFG and UCSF have been partners in public health since 1872, attracting physicians who are leaders in their fields and making ZSFG one of the nation’s top academic medical centers, training tomorrow’s providers and leaders and providing the best care that medical science has to offer. ZSFG is an essential part of the San Francisco Health Network, serving over 100,000 patients each year and providing 20 percent of the city’s inpatient care. We serve the community with a full complement of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic and psychiatric services for adults and children. ZSFG offers compassionate and culturally competent care to a diverse community of patients in more than 20 languages. ZSFG is owned and operated by the City and County of San Francisco, Department of Public Health and is part of a city-wide integrated health care system, providing primary, specialty and hospital care for vulnerable populations. ZSFG opened a new hospital in May 2016 and UCSF at ZSFG and a new research and academic building in 2023. About the Department of Medicine: The Department of Medicine research programs at ZSFG receive over $140 million annually in funding. Research conducted at ZSFG has led to important breakthroughs in basic, clinical and systems research. The successful candidate will join the UCSF Department of Medicine (DOM) faculty and be included in the UCSF DOM compensation and benefits program.We seek a Chief who has a demonstrated commitment to science, education and clinical practice, the ability to lead a diverse group and work with hospital partners using a collaborative approach, success in promoting or producing scholarship and funding, and the ability to mentor young academic clinicians. Successful candidates must demonstrate exceptional leadership, administrative and organizational skills and have national stature in academic Gastroenterology. Board-certification in Gastroenterology is required. An understanding of and commitment to the safety net population is also crucial.Please apply online at and submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of contributions to diversity, statement of research, and statement of teaching. Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $156,700-$333,700. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. Application RequirementsDocument requirementsCurriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.). Cover LetterStatement of ResearchStatement of TeachingStatement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity StatementMisc / Additional (Optional)Reference requirements3-5 required (contact information only)About UC San FranciscoAs 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. UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. 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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy:
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties:
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment: Job locationSan Francisco, CA