Open Leadership Positions

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. We are recruiting visionary leaders to further our education, research and clinical tripartite mission.

 Assistant Vice Chancellor for Innovation

Reporting to the vice chancellor for Health Sciences, the assistant vice chancellor works in close partnership with the vice chancellor’s leadership team to evaluate, plan and advocate for strategic investments that enhance innovation and AI adoption across the Health Sciences. This includes advancing capabilities and integrating cross-cutting opportunities that leverage emerging technologies to promote discovery, improve teaching, and increase institutional effectiveness.

The assistant vice chancellor facilitates and influences the growth of a cohesive innovation and AI ecosystem for Health Sciences, helping to align and connect efforts across academic, research, clinical and administrative domains. The role supports Health Sciences schools, institutes, centers and operational units in developing and implementing innovation and AI strategies; fosters interdisciplinary collaboration; and helps ensure that AI initiatives are ethical, equitable and aligned with institutional values and regulatory requirements.

Members of the Search Advisory Committee:

• Michael Hogarth, Professor, Medicine (chair)
• Nuno Bandeira, Professor, Computer Science and Engineering (SSPPS, CSE)
• Cinnamon Bloss, Professor, Public Health, Psychiatry and Medicine
• Rodney Gabriel, Associate Professor, Anesthesiology
• Jack Gilbert, Professor, Marine Biology and Pediatrics
• Irina Kufareva, Professor, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Submission: Interested candidates should submit a CV along with a letter of interest (2-3 pages maximum). The letter should outline their aspirations, qualifications and reasons for being a strong fit for the role.

All materials should be sent to Veronica Ortuño, special assistant to the vice chancellor, at vortuno@health.ucsd.edu no later than Wednesday, April 15, 2026.