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Voluntary and Non-Salaried Faculty

General Information on Voluntary and Health Sciences Non-Salaried Faculty

  

Voluntary Series 

Non-Salaried Series 

Purpose of Appointment 

Teach the application of clinical and basic sciences to UCSD medical students, residents or fellows, primarily in a clinical setting.  Teaching typically occurs in a non-UCSD facility (e.g., private practice, Kaiser hospital, etc.) 

Teach the application of clinical and basic sciences to UCSD medical students, residents or fellows, primarily in a clinical setting such as a UCSD-facility or key affiliate location (e.g., Rady Children’s Hospital, VA) 

Compensation 

Received from UCSD or Affiliate 

Receive no compensation from the University, and includes those in private practice or an external organization, such as: 

  • Kaiser 
  • Scripps 
  • Sharp 

  

May receive compensation in a non-faculty title, such as: 

  • MSP staff physician 
  • VA 
  • Staff title (e.g., NP) 

Duration 
  • New appointment: standard is 1-3 years, based on intended year(s) of service for the Department 
  • Reappointment: standard is 5 years 
  • New appointment: If with an MSP, standard is 1 year (aligns with contract); if not with an MSP, 1-3 years, based on intended year(s) of service for the Department  
  • Reappointment: If with an MSP, renewed every year with the contract; if not with an MSP, standard is 5 years 

Policy Governing the Appointment 

APM 279: Policies governing Voluntary Clinical series 

APM 278: Policies governing (Health Science) Clinical  
Non-Salaried Series 


FAQ

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The Department Chair and/or Division Chief should base appointment on direct knowledge of what the individual will be doing in the clinic and the likelihood of them interacting with trainees. Leadership can also consider the work location and likelihood of interacting with trainees. 

These appointments are not the same as faculty appointed at the VA and fluctuating up to 150% total effort, between the VA and UCSD. 

These appointments are not the same as a faculty member who requests a transitional one-year non-salaried appointment since they are leaving the University and need to complete obligations, e.g. grant activities, thesis committees, etc. Typically, this appointment would be an Adjunct series appointment, Without Salary (or WOS) appointment. 

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