Associate or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X) Director, Cardiac Catherization Laboratory

University of California San Diego

La Jolla, California 92093

Job Description

Associate or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X) Director, Cardiac Catherization Laboratory

University of California San Diego

Position overview
Position title: Director, Cardiac Catherization Laboratory

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 $330,000 - $492,000. 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: April 23, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Apr 23, 2027 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 Department of Pediatrics at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence among its faculty, staff, and student body. Our Division of Cardiology seeks a Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego. This is a unique opportunity to lead and further enhance a nationally recognized program dedicated to advancing interventional care for pediatric and congenital heart disease, with a focus on innovation, quality, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Ranked among the ten Best Children's Hospitals in the nation by US News & World Report, Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego is a 511-bed non-profit pediatric teaching facility that provides exceptional medical and surgical care to a broad population of one million children and adolescents. The Division of Pediatric Cardiology consists of 33 faculty members with depth in the full range of cardiac subspecialties. The Division and the Heart Institute have excelled in every aspect of its clinical, research, and teaching missions.

The Dickinson Image-Guided Intervention Center is a state-of-the-art catheterization laboratory with MR-guided catheterization capabilities. Supporting infrastructure includes a dedicated cardiothoracic ICU, advanced cardiac imaging, including a 3-D Innovation Lab, interventional radiology, a dedicated cardiac anesthesia team, research personnel, IT support, and engaged administrative leadership.

As Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, the selected candidate will provide clinical and operational leadership for all catheterization laboratory services, including diagnostic and interventional procedures for pediatric and congenital heart disease. The role involves close collaboration with cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac anesthesia, critical care, and other pediatric subspecialties to support high-quality, coordinated patient care. Additional responsibilities include leading program development and growth initiatives, advancing quality and safety efforts, mentoring and teaching faculty and trainees, leading educational and research activities, and contributing to research and academic 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:
HS Clinical Professor (APM 278)
Clinical X Professor (APM 275)

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/cardiology/index.html

Hospital: http://www.rchsd.org/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent degree.

Candidates must be board certified in Pediatric Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology.

Candidates must have at least three years of experience in a leadership role within a cardiac catheterization laboratory or similar clinical setting.

Candidates must have, or be eligible for, a California medical license or an equivalent certification or permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

0-3 required (contact information only)

References may be requested from finalists.
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04514
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.

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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.
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"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.
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Job location
San Diego, CA

To apply, please visit: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04514

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Date Posted: April 24, 2026