Associate or Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology - Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

About the role

The University of Southern California (USC) seeks a fellowship-trained, board-certified academic urogynecologist at the associate or professor level to serve as Division Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. The position spans USC Arcadia Hospital and its satellites, as well as East Los Angeles through the Los Angeles General Medical Center. The ideal candidate is a mid-career faculty member with demonstrated clinical excellence, a commitment to teaching, and a track record of leadership and scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Division Chief Duties
  • Oversee high-quality, patient-centered care in urogynecology, including complex pelvic reconstructive surgeries and pelvic floor dysfunction management
  • Engage in outreach and expansion of the Keck Urogynecology practice
  • Mentor and supervise residents, fellows, and students to ensure excellence in medical education and clinical training
  • Conduct and assist in research projects; mentor trainees; develop and lead high-impact research initiatives; secure funding and publish in peer-reviewed journals
  • Expand and strengthen the division’s clinical, educational, and research programs aligned with institutional strategic goals
  • Partner with departmental and institutional leaders to set priorities, allocate resources, and foster an inclusive team environment
• Clinical Responsibilities
  • Balances clinical practice (70%–80% of time) with protected academic and administrative time
  • Outpatient urogynecology practice including office-based procedures such as intradetrusor botox injections, posterior nerve stimulation, and sacral nerve stimulation
  • Surgical scope includes vaginal and laparoscopic (and/or robotic-assisted) prolapse repair, anti-incontinence procedures, urethral diverticula repair, urogenital fistulae management, vaginal cyst/lesion treatment, and pelvic mesh revision/removal
  • Demonstrate cultural competence and ability to work with underserved populations
  • Teach and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows

Qualifications

• MD degree with completion of a 4-year ACGME-accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology residency
• Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Completion of a 3-year accredited fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
• Board certified in URPS (or have a planned exam date)
• Demonstrated experience in leadership, teaching, and research with a strong publication record and funding history
• Eligibility for California medical licensure by appointment

Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package through the University of Southern California, including a signing bonus and relocation assistance.

Pay

The annual base salary is $400,000–$425,000, with a signing bonus of $35,000 and relocation costs reimbursed up to $15,000.