Medical Director

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Medical Director

Description

Join Our Team as the Medical Director, Student Health Services!

At San Diego State University (SDSU), student health and well-being are essential to academic and personal success. The Student Health Services (SHS) team provides high-quality, student-focused medical care in a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Medical Director to lead our clinical operations and ensure that SDSU students receive the highest quality medical care. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a mission-driven university and shape the future of student health and wellness.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Director of Student Health Services, the Medical Director provides clinical leadership and oversight for a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, and athletic trainers.

In this key leadership role, you will:

• Provide direction and supervision to clinical and nursing staff, ensuring quality, accessible, and student-centered care.
  
• Serve as the primary medical advisor on all clinical and public health matters affecting the university community.
  
• Oversee clinical credentialing, quality assurance, and peer review processes in alignment with Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) standards.
  
• Partner with Counseling & Psychological Services and other campus units to support integrated, holistic care for students.
  
• Collaborate with public health agencies to ensure appropriate campus response to infectious disease exposures, outbreaks, and preventive initiatives.
  
• Participate in policy development, emergency preparedness, and accreditation reviews.
  
• Provide direct clinical care to students within the scope of practice and specialty.
  
  

This position plays a vital role on the SHS Leadership Team and contributes to the overall mission of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity by fostering excellence, equity, and belonging in every aspect of healthcare delivery.

Why Join Us?

Purpose-Driven Work: Make a tangible difference in the health and success of SDSU students.
Collaborative Culture: Lead a skilled, compassionate team dedicated to holistic student well-being.
Academic Environment: Work in a vibrant university setting that values learning, innovation, and inclusion.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy an excellent CSU benefits package, retirement security, and generous leave programs.

Position Information

• This is a full-time, at-will role, offering comprehensive benefits.
  
• Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
  
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
  
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.
  

Department Summary
Student Health Services (SHS) provides high-quality, student-centered medical care to promote the health, safety, and academic success of all SDSU students. SHS offers comprehensive primary care, urgent care, laboratory, pharmacy, physical therapy, psychiatry, and health education services. Care is delivered by a dedicated team of board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals who collaborate to create a safe, inclusive, and compassionate environment that supports students in achieving and maintaining healthy, balanced lives.

For more information regarding Student Health Services, click here .

Education and Experience

• Graduation from a medical school recognized by the Medical Board of California.
  
• Completion of one or more residency programs in a specialty appropriate to the assigned duties.
  
• Minimum of five years of experience in ambulatory patient care.
  
• Possession of and ability to maintain:
  
  • A valid State of California license to practice medicine.
    
  • Current board certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
    
  • Current DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
    
  • Current CPR/AED certification.
    

Key Qualifications

• Experience in college, university, or public health settings.
  
• At least one year of medical supervisory experience.
  
• Demonstrated success in quality assurance, accreditation preparation, or health systems leadership.
  
• Experience with electronic health records (EHRs) and integrated care models.
  
• Skills in preventive medicine, public health, and collaboration with mental health providers.
  

Compensation and Benefits

At San Diego State University, we value our team members and offer a competitive salary that reflects your qualifications and experience. But that’s just the beginning! Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave Benefits: Enjoy 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year.
  
• Retirement Security: Benefit from a CalPERS defined benefit pension plan, with reciprocity with the UC Retirement Plan, plus retiree healthcare benefits.
  
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access a variety of health, dental, and vision plans at no or low cost to you.
  
• Educational Opportunities: Take advantage of the California State University system fee reduction program for yourself or a qualified dependent.
  
• Voluntary Benefits: Opt into additional benefits like Auto & Home Insurance, Life and Disability Insurances, a Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, and the ScholarShare 529 Plan for college savings.
  

The expected hiring range for this position is $250,000-$309,000 annually

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by November 16, 2025 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here .

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Casie Martinez at cmartinez12@sdsu.edu.

Advertised: Oct 20 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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