Chief, Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine - Health Sciences Series
Position overview
Position titles:Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor
Health Sciences Clinical Professor
This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation APM 670.
Application Window
Open date: May 29, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Jun 29, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, May 29, 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 the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital seeks a creative and dynamic leader to serve as the Chief of the Division of Adolescent of Young Adult Medicine, a position offered within the Health Sciences clinical Series. This full-time faculty role, at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, requires a visionary individual with excellent leadership, research, and communication skills to expand the division’s research, educational, and clinical activities. The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight for a division that houses premier clinical initiatives, including the Medical Stabilization Program for Disordered Eating at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital, the Nourish for Life Outpatient Program, a partnership with comprehensive Gender-Affirming Care services housed in the med peds program, and the newly established Pediatric Gynecology program housed in OBGYN. Responsibilities include supervising and mentoring faculty toward research independence and developing innovative clinical policies to advance the health of adolescents and young adults. Applicants must possess an M.D. or equivalent and be board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics with subspecialty certification in Adolescent Medicine. A strong background in scholarships and a proven commitment to mentoring trainees are essential. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
For further information please contact: Martin Anderson, MD, Interim Chief, Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine; MartinAnderson@mednet.ucla.edu
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Qualifications
M.D, Ph.D. or equivalent
Board certified in Pediatrics and board certified or board eligible in Adolescent Medicine.
Application Requirements by Level
HS Associate Clinical Professor
Position title: Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor
See requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter/Personal Statement
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
- 6-8 letters of reference required
Please provide references who are at the Associate Professor rank or higher.
HS Clinical Professor
Position title: Health Sciences Clinical Professor
See requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter/Personal Statement
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
- 6-8 letters of reference required
Please provide references who are at the Professor rank or higher.
Help contact: JeannetteGonzalez@mednet.ucla.edu
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