Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology (Clinician Educator) CHLA
 University of Southern California | |
$400,000-$770,000
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 United States, California, Los Angeles | |
| 3720 Flower Street (Show on map) | |
 Jan 21, 2026 | |
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The Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of the University of Southern California (USC) and Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) in the Department of Surgery in the Division of Urology, are actively seeking a full-time faculty member for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology (Clinician Educator). The Division of Urology at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and the Keck School of Medicine at USC is seeking a candidate for full-time, non-tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The Division of Urology at Children's Hospital Los Angeles comprises a large group of fellowship-trained and board-certified Pediatric Urologist in the United States, offering care in 14 community locations. Our physician provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with congenital and acquired pediatric urology disorders. We are affiliated academically with the Department of Urology at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. We provide training for urologic, and pediatrics residents affiliated with this program and at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. The Division of Urology is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for Urology care on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals List. Our Surgeons perform approximately 2,200 surgeries annually - one of the largest numbers of pediatric urology surgeries in Southern California and the Southwestern United States. Children's Hospital offers the latest treatments and advanced technology, including endoscopy, laparoscopic surgery, and robotic surgery through our Minimally Invasive Surgery Program. The program is among the top five programs that perform these types of surgeries in the country. Active research includes stem cells, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, etiology of human cryptorchidism (undescended testicles), nanotechnology, and a variety of other clinical outcomes research. Doctors in the Division of Pediatric Urology at Children's Hospital Los Angeles provide comprehensive diagnosis and care for a multitude of genitourinary conditions including bladder exstrophy / and other complex conditions that require genitourinary reconstruction, fetal urology, oncology, nephrolithiasis, spina bifida / neurogenic bladder, and voiding dysfunction. Special Consideration will be given to those Candidates with experience and/or strong interests in the areas of complex reconstruction, including urinary diversion and bladder exstrophy, genitourinary reconstruction, minimally invasive surgery, endoscopy, and oncology. Of note, we are also developing an Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Blockchain research core, so any candidates with previous experience in these areas of research and with the clinical acumen for a busy clinical environment are encouraged to apply. All qualified candidates are however encouraged to inquire with us. The annual base salary range for this position is $400,000-$770,000. 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 Requirements: Must hold an MD degree Must be Fellowship Trained from Accredited Pediatric Urology Program Board certified / eligible in Urology Board certified / eligible in Pediatric Urology Desirable qualifications: Strength in teaching Experience in patient-oriented basic research Strong oral and written communication / interpersonal skills Ability to work comfortably in a high-intensity clinical and academic environment If interested, please apply using the link above and send your inquiries and CVs to the contacts below: Ed Diaz, MD (Search Committee Chair) Assistant Professor Children's Hospital Los Angeles 4650 Sunset Blvd, MS #114 Los Angeles, CA 90027 edwdiaz@chla.usc.edu Ph: 323-361-2247 Fax: 323-361-8034 USC Institute of Urology Keck School of Medicine www.CHLA.org/Urology and Janelle Villanueva, MHA Division Administrator Divisions of Urology Children's Hospital Los Angeles Email: jvillanueva@chla.usc.edu Job ID REQ20171118
Posted Date 01/21/2026 Apply
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