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Division Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) - HS Assistant, Associate or Clinical Professor

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
United States, California, Los Angeles
410 Westwood Plaza (Show on map)
Aug 04, 2025
Position overview
Position title:
Director of the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Salary range:
The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 - Summary. The salary range for this position is $250,00 - $350,000. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf), which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.


Application Window


Open date: August 4, 2025




Next review date: Thursday, Sep 4, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.




Final date: Monday, Dec 1, 2025 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 Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) at the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) at UCLA invites applications for the Director of the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS). This full-time academic position will be under the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank.

The incumbent should have a successful track record of clinical expertise in the latest diagnostic, treatment, and surgical procedures (including complex laparoscopy, robotic surgery, hysteroscopy, vaginal surgeries), academic excellence in research and/or creative work, and dedication to teaching medical students and residents. Administrative and clinical responsibilities include providing excellent patient care, coordinating service line activities, engaging in multidisciplinary collaborations, and ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory standards. Educational responsibilities include supervising trainees, mentoring faculty members, and contributing to all levels of the DGSOM educational mission. Research responsibilities include participating in the Benign Gynecologic Research Collaborative and in research mentorship of members of the department.

Applicants must possess an M.D. degree (or equivalent) to apply and must have completed an accredited AAGL Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) fellowship program. Focused practice designation (FPD) for MIGS via the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ABOG) is strongly preferred. The applicant must also be eligible to obtain a California Medical License and be board certified as a generalist by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Candidates with excellent communication, administrative, and leadership experience are encouraged to apply.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience, credentials and prior accomplishments.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 - Summary. The salary range for this position is $250,00 - $350,000. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf), which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what's right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star.

For questions regarding the position, please contact:

Dana M. Chase, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology

dmchase@mednet.ucla.edu

Letters of interest should be addressed to the search committee chair.

Interested candidates can apply through the UC Recruit System located at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10549

All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct:

https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/governance/policies/1111.html.


Qualifications
Basic qualifications

M.D. degree (or equivalent)

Additional qualifications

Eligible to obtain a California Medical License and be board certified as a generalist by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Completion of an accredited AAGL Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) fellowship program.


Application Requirements
Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.


  • Cover Letter


  • Statement of Research (Optional)


  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)


  • Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

    (Optional)


Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

Contact information is only being requested at this time. Applicants will be notified prior to contacting references if used as part of the final selection process.



Apply link:
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10549

Help contact: fearley@mednet.ucla.edu



About UCLA

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.

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 location
Los Angeles, CA
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