Open Faculty Positions

The Department of Medicine is recruiting faculty members to join to its distinguished group of medical professionals. We are in search of physicians who are committed to continuing state-of-the-art research, dedicated to improving clinical care and medical education, and advancing the craft of medicine.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions.

Listings By Division

Biomedical Informatics Research

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Quantitative Sciences Unit

The Quantitative Sciences Unit within the Department of Medicine’s Biostatistics Section at Stanford University School of Medicine seeks a faculty member to join at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Non-Tenure Line Research, University Tenure Line or University Medical Line.

Applicants should have a PhD, MD/PhD, MD/MPH or MD with strong quantitative and methodologic research training in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology or related field under the larger umbrella of the Quantitative Sciences with a focus on clinical and translational science that aligns with the department's strategic initiatives. Areas of specialization may include -- but not limited to – clinical trials, artificial intelligence and machine learning, predictive modeling, causal inference, study design, and bio- and clinical informatics – with a strong interest in solving problems that affect social, global, public, and population health.

Blood & Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Physician Scientist

The Department of Medicine, Division of Blood & Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (BMT-CT) seeks to fill a faculty position for an appointment as Assistant/Associate/Professor in the University Medical Line (UML). The candidate should have an outstanding record (or potential record) of accomplishment in clinical care, teaching, and a focused area of research activity in multiple myeloma and related plasma cell disorders. The candidate should have significant clinical and/or translational research. The candidate will be expected to provide outstanding ambulatory and inpatient clinical care.

Cardiovascular Medicine

Clinical Educator – Assistant, Associate or Full Professor

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking board-eligible or board-certified non-invasive Cardiologists to join the Department as a Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor in the Clinician Educator line.

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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor – University Medical Line – Academic Cardiologist/Physician Scientist

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University seeks a basic or translational physician scientist to join the division as Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in the University Medical Line. Applicants must hold an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent medical degree, with Board eligibility/certification (or equivalent training) in cardiovascular medicine, and current research experience across the cardiovascular disease clinical spectrum. We are particularly interested in highly motivated clinician candidates with research efforts focused on discovery science and/or translational science that can be applied to eventual diagnosis and treatment across the clinical spectrum of cardiovascular disease.

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Central Department

Endocrinology, Gerontology & Metabolism

Clinician/Educator (Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor). This position is in a non-tenure line.

The major criteria for appointment for the CE Line shall be excellence in clinical care, clinical teaching, and institutional
service. Proficiency in all aspects of Endocrinology is essential. The applicant is expected to work in collaboration with others in the Division to focus on providing clinical management for diabetes and general endocrine disorders, and to participate in teaching clinical endocrinology. Applicants must have an M.D. and be board-eligible or certified in Endocrinology.

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor – University Medical Line, University Tenure Line

The Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology and Metabolism in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University is seeking two physician scientists or scientists to fill two positions, who are basic/translational/clinical investigators at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in the University Tenure Line (UTL) or University Medical Line (UML). Candidates with basic, translational or clinical research programs in any area related to endocrinology, diabetes or metabolism will be considered, including but not limited to pre-clinical models of diabetes or other endocrine disorders, informatics, genetics, genomics and other “omics” research, endocrine/hormone physiology, or pharmacotherapy.

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Gastroenterologist - University Medical Line - Assistant/Associate Professor

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Medicine at Stanford School of Medicine University seeks a gastroenterologist as Assistant or Associate Professor in the University Medical Line.

The successful applicant should have MD or MD/PhD degree and demonstrable record of scholarly achievement including the ability to conduct team science by collaborating productively with other investigators and clinicians in a sustainable fashion. The candidate must possess or be able to obtain a California medical license at the time of appointment, as well as board certification/board eligibility in gastroenterology. As a physician-scientist, the candidate is expected to have demonstrated excellence in patient care.

Gastroenterology & Hepatology – Division Chief, Associate or Full Professor - Clinician Educator Line, University Medical Line, University Tenure Line

The Department of Medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine is recruiting a Division Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology for an academic appointment as Clinical Associate or Clinical Professor in the Clinician Educator Line or as Associate or Professor of Medicine in the University Medical Line or University Tenure Line at Stanford University School of Medicine. The Chief is expected to lead the research, clinical and educational activities of the Division. We are seeking a candidate who combines proven leadership skills with an outstanding record of academic accomplishment; dedication to excellence in the clinical, research and educational missions; an understanding of the complexity of academic medicine; and the creative vision to expand and maintain a premier Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Established and emerging leaders in the field are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates should be accomplished physician investigators with a national/ international reputation. Candidates should hold a MD or MD/PhD degrees or equivalent, and be Board Certified in Gastroenterology and/or Hepatology. Candidates will need to possess or be willing to obtain a California Medical License. The Chief will be expected to recruit additional faculty to support both laboratory and clinical research, and to expand the clinical enterprise. The Chief is also expected to strengthen the fellowship program, and to increase its focus on the research opportunities so prevalent at Stanford.

Hematology

Clinician Educator in Hematology/Assistant or Associate Professor

The Division of Hematology in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine invites applicants for a full-time position as a Clinician Educator (Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor) to join a dynamic group of classical hematologists. This position is in a non-tenure line.

The major criteria for appointment for the CE Line shall be excellence in clinical care, clinical teaching, and institutional service. Proficiency in classical hematology, including red cell and platelet disorders and hemostasis/thrombosis is essential. The applicant is expected to work in collaboration with others in the Division to provide expertise in the management of hematologic disorders in the outpatient clinic and inpatient consult service and to participate in teaching clinical hematology. Applicants must have an M.D. and be board-eligible or certified in Hematology.

Assistant or Associate Professor – University Medical Line, University Tenure Line – Hematology Physician Scientist

The Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, seeks a physician-scientist to be appointed as Assistant or Associate Professor in the University Tenure Line (UTL) or University Medical Line (UML) at Stanford University School of Medicine. The candidates should have an outstanding record (or potential record) of accomplishment in research, with relevance to cancer biology and hematological malignancies, in addition to superb skills in clinical care, and a strong commitment to mentoring and teaching. Candidates with a focused area of research activity in multiple myeloma, myeloid malignancies or other hematological cancers (excluding lymphoma) are highly encouraged to apply. The candidates will be considered across broad areas of expertise including laboratory and translational research.

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Hospital Medicine

Immunology and Rheumatology

Rheumatologist at Stanford Medical Center – Assistant, Associate, Full Professor – Clinician Educator

The Division of Immunology and Rheumatology at Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking board-eligible or board-certified Rheumatologists to join the Department as a Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor in the Clinician Educator line.

This position focuses on the expansion of clinical, research, and educational programs in adult Rheumatology. The successful applicant’s responsibilities will include primarily outpatient care (80%), with some participation in the inpatient consult service. Responsibilities will also include teaching fellows, residents, and medical students. Pursuit of individual scholarly interests is encouraged and supported

Rheumatologist – Open Rank in Clinician Educator Line

This position will be based at the main campus in Palo Alto and will focus on the expansion of clinical, research, and educational programs in adult Rheumatology. The successful applicant’s responsibilities will include primarily outpatient care (80%), with some participation in the inpatient consult service. Responsibilities will also include teaching fellows, residents, and medical students. Pursuit of individual scholarly interests is encouraged and supported.

Infectious Diseases & Geographic Medicine

Division Chief, Associate or Professor, Clinician Educator Line; University Medical Line; University Tenure Line

The Department of Medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine is recruiting a Division Chief of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine for an academic appointment as Clinical Associate or Clinical Professor in the Clinician Educator Line or as Associate or Professor of Medicine in the University Medical Line or University Tenure Line at Stanford University School of Medicine. The Chief is expected to lead the research, clinical, and educational activities of the Division. We are seeking a candidate who combines proven leadership skills with an outstanding record of academic accomplishment; dedication to excellence in the clinical, research, and educational missions; an understanding of the complexity of academic medicine; and the creative vision to help grow and maintain a premier Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine. Established and emerging leaders in the field are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates should be accomplished physician investigators with a national/international reputation. Candidates should hold an MD or MD/PhD degrees or equivalent and be Board Certified in Infectious Diseases. Candidates will need to possess or be willing to obtain a California Medical License. The Chief will be expected to recruit additional faculty as needed to support both laboratory and clinical research and to expand the clinical enterprise. The Chief is also expected to strengthen the fellowship program and to increase its focus on the research opportunities so prevalent at Stanford.

Infectious Diseases & Geographic Medicine – Director of Hospital Epidemiology/VAPAHCS, Assistant or Associate Professor, University Medical Line

The Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University and the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS), seek an Academic Director of Hospital Epidemiology to join the division as Assistant or Associate Professor in the University Medical Line. Applicants must have an MD or equivalent medical degree, current eligibility/certification with the American Board of Internal Medicine and in the specialty of Infectious Diseases. We are particularly interested in candidates with Epidemiology experience in Healthcare Systems and research interests in Infection Control and Healthcare Epidemiology. The ability or promise for conducting bio-surveillance and facilitating Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) programs are highly desired

Nephrology

Oncology

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor – University Medical Line

The Division of Oncology in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University invites applications for a position in Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology in the University Medical Line (UML) at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor.

The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the UML shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service—appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill. Candidates should have an MD or MD/PhD and be board certified or eligible in Oncology or Hematology/Oncology or related specialties. Faculty rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor – University Medical Line

The Division of Oncology in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University seeks medical oncologists as Assistant, Associate, or full Professor in the University Medical Line (UML). We are seeking at least two board-certified or eligible medical oncologists to join the Head and Neck Oncology Program as clinician scientists. We are particularly interested in early-career professionals whose aspirations align with our team-based approach and who would benefit from our exceptional mentorship opportunities.

The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

Breast Medical Oncologist: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

The Division of Oncology in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University seeks a board-certified or eligible Breast Medical Oncologist as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor in the University Medical Line (UML). An early or mid-career physician scientist is preferred. Faculty rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

Solid Tumor Cell Therapy: University Medical Line (UML)

The Division of Oncology in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University seeks a board-certified or eligible medical oncologist as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the University Medical Line (UML). We are seeking a medical oncologist with expertise in solid tumor cell therapy, with a preferred clinical focus in melanoma. We are particularly interested in early-career professionals. Faculty rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Primary Care and Population Health

Pulmonary, Allergy, & Critical Care Medicine

PACCM – Interstitial Lung Disease - Clinical Assistant Professor – Clinician Educator Line

The Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-eligible Clinician-Educator at the rank of Assistant Professor to join the Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD) program. Experience and demonstrated interest in Interstitial Lung Diseases is required.

Stanford's ILD program, a part of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Clinical Care Network, offers a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary clinical program alongside active and well-funded clinical, translational, and basic research initiatives.

PACCM – Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor (East Bay)

The Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking an outstanding board-certified/eligible Allergist/Immunologist to join the Clinician Educator faculty as a Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor in the Allergy, Asthma and Immunodeficiency clinical program. This position focuses on the building and expansion of the clinical, research, and educational programs in the adult Allergy, Asthma, and Immunodeficiency program, primarily based in the East Bay area. The successful applicant’s responsibilities will primarily include outpatient clinical care, teaching fellows, residents, and medical students, and pursuit of individual scholarly interests. Strong preference for candidates with interest in developing a distinct clinical or research program.

PACCM - Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor

The Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking an outstanding board-certified/eligible Allergist/Immunologist to join the Clinician Educator faculty as a Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor in the Allergy, Asthma and Immunodeficiency clinical program. This position focuses on the building and expansion of an academic clinical, educational, and research program in adult immunodeficiency. The successful applicant’s responsibilities will primarily include outpatient clinical care, teaching fellows, residents, and medical students, and pursuit of individual scholarly interests. Strong preference for candidates with prior experience in immunodeficiency.

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FAQs

The referenced timeline information is typical for the University Medical and University Tenure Lines. Our Clinical Educator search process is typically much shorter.

Timeline between submission & interview invitation

Application review

Q: How are the applications reviewed?

A: We value equity and all applications for a given posting will be reviewed using the same criteria and grading scale developed by the search committee for the specific search. The criteria and grading scale will be consistent with the faculty line, rank and other considerations as posted. Applications are only reviewed after the criteria have been discussed and agreed upon by the search committee.

Interview format

Q: What is the typical interview format?

A: The format varies depending on the search committee. Typically, the first interview is held by Zoom but not always. A first interview can also be an individual meeting or group meeting with some or all search committee members. Second interviews typically involve on-site visit and individual meetings. Our interview process for basic research positions also includes a job talk and a “chalk talk."

Search committee

Q: Who make up the search committee?

A: The search committee is made up a Search Chair, a Department of Medicine faculty affairs specialist, and at least 4 other faculty members drawn from diverse backgrounds. Committee members typically include faculty from the same division and outside divisions and/or departments, depending on the goal of the search. As the hiring manager, the Division Chief is never a member of the search committee for their division.

Timeline between posting to final candidate selection

Information about school & housing resources

Q: Is there assistance with information about local school and housing resources?

A: Yes, our faculty affairs specialist would be glad to assist and connect faculty applicants to the Stanford Housing Program and local community resources, including:

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Related Resources

Clinician Educator (CE)

University Medical Line (UML)

University Tenure Line (UTL)

Non-Tenure Line Research (NTL-R)

Non-Tenure Line Teaching (NTL-T)