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Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery

Los Angeles, CA
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Job ID REQ20170580 Category Faculty

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

The Division of Cardiac Surgery of the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is recruiting at the Assistant / Associate Professor of Surgery level for a BC/BE American Board of Thoracic surgeon with skills and interest in adult cardiac surgery. Qualified candidates will be involved in the care of patients predominately at an affiliate site, participate in resident conferences, and collaborate in research and continuing education. Must possess strong fundamental cardiac surgery skills and have a strong interest in program building and leadership. The ideal candidate will have been in practice for at least two years and have a track record of excellence in patient care.

The annual base salary range for this position is $550,000-$700,000.  When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.


USC 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, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources at (213) 821-8100 or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

Job ID REQ20170580 Posted Date 01/13/2026
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