The Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking outstanding candidates for a full-time academic colorectal surgeon to be the Section Chief of Colorectal Surgery and Associate/Full Professor of Surgery.
The Opportunity
Summary of the ideal candidate: Triple threat; a great scientist, a great surgeon, and a great educator.
Reporting to Ajay Maker, MD, Chief for the Division of Surgical Oncology, the Section Chief of Colorectal Surgery leads all clinical, academic, research, and administrative activities in the Section of Colorectal Surgery. This includes leading a team of nationally recognized surgeons and healthcare professionals, promoting innovative surgical techniques, advancing research in malignant and benign colorectal surgery, and providing exceptional patient care. The selected candidate will also collaborate with other departments and divisions to promote interdisciplinary approaches to patient care, research, and education.
Primary Location: UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay.
This role represents a blend of both Administrative and Clinical/Surgical responsibly.
Critical Candidate Credentials & Experiences
Why UCSF
Diverse Clinical Opportunities: We provide compassionate and effective Surgical and Oncological treatment across San Francisco, Oakland, and Northern California. Our experts are dedicated to providing outstanding care for all ages and social groups.
Leadership & Growth: Ideal for candidates who aspire to influence program development, quality improvement, and hold administrative roles that shape the future of care at UCSF.
Academic Excellence: Collaborate with world-class researchers and educators in a vibrant academic environment dedicated to innovation and compassionate care. Our department is nationally recognized for its many outstanding educational programs in medical school, residency programs and clinical fellowships, research fellowships, and continuing medical education.
What We Offer
Faculty appointment in the UCSF School of Medicine (rank and step commensurate with experience).
Competitive compensation and UC benefits, including pension and health coverage.
Access to premier facilities, cutting-edge technologies, and UCSF’s integrated health system.
A culture of innovation, teamwork, and academic excellence.
Opportunities to grow in leadership, education, and research.
Why Live & Work in the San Francisco Bay Area — A Physician’s Perspective
Living in the Bay Area means being part of one of the most dynamic and collaborative medical communities in the country. Whether you're rounding at UCSF Parnassus, working in Mission Bay’s biotech corridor, or practicing in the East Bay or Peninsula, you’re surrounded by institutions that value innovation, equity, and excellence in care.
Parnassus offers a quiet, residential vibe with leafy streets and historic homes nestled near Golden Gate Park. Mission Bay is sleek and forward-looking — a hub for clinical research, startups, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Across the Bay Area, you’ll find neighborhoods that match your lifestyle, whether that’s walkable and serene or urban and energetic.
But life here isn’t just about medicine. The Bay Area is rich in culture — from the symphony and ballet to street festivals, galleries, and live music. You can grab Burmese noodles in Oakland, fresh oysters in Marin, or dim sum in the Richmond. The diversity of the region shows up in its food, its people, and its stories.
Nature is never far. You can hike Mount Tam, bike the Bay Trail, surf at Pacifica, or simply unwind in Golden Gate Park. Whether you’ve got a free afternoon or just 30 minutes between shifts, there’s always a way to recharge outdoors.
Transit is efficient and flexible. BART, Caltrain, Muni, ferries, and bike paths connect the region, making it easy to live where you want and still get where you need to be. Whether you’re commuting to clinic, heading to a conference, or catching a flight, the Bay Area makes it work.
Most importantly, there’s a sense of purpose and community. You’re not just another physician in a big city — you’re part of a network of people who care deeply about their work, their patients, and each other. That’s what makes practicing here special.
Compensation
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See [Table 5] (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/policy-covered-october-2025-scales/t5-summary.pdf). The minimum base salary range for this position is $190,600 - $405,900. This position includes membership in the [health sciences compensation plan] (https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf) which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. 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 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.
UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.
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.
“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: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf
Contact Information
Apply here: Associate/Full Professor of Surgery – Chief, Section of Colorectal Surgery (JPF05883) - AP Recruit
Contact
Mike Tolzman
Senior Physician Recruiter
University of California, San Francisco
M: 628-229-2216
Michael.Tolzman@ucsf.edu
