Position Summary

San Diego State University’s Student Health Services (SHS) is seeking a dedicated Physician to provide high-quality, efficient, and student-centered medical care. Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Physician will play a key role in delivering primary health care services, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and supporting the well-being of SDSU’s diverse student population.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Comprehensive Medical Care: Assess, diagnose, and manage acute, episodic, and chronic conditions, as well as provide preventive and health maintenance services.
• Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Teams: Work closely with other physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and medical staff to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Utilize On-Site Resources: Incorporate radiology, laboratory, pharmacy, and in-house specialty clinics (Orthopedic and Gyn) into patient care.
• Support Student-Athletes: Consult with Athletic Medicine physicians and athletic trainers on student-athlete health concerns.
  Follow Clinical Protocols: Deliver care consistent with established standardized procedures and adapt to the changing needs of the health center.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Impact: Make a direct difference in the lives of students by supporting their health and academic success.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive, multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
• Comprehensive Services: Access a wide range of in-house resources and specialty clinics to enhance patient care.
• Dynamic Campus Setting: Be part of a vibrant university community committed to student well-being.

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date of one year from start date, with the possibility of reappointment.
• This appointment is for an 11/12 pay-plan position. The incumbent works 11 months per year and is paid over 12 months, with June 2026 to be the anticipated month off.
• This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 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 offers primary medical care and health promotion to students of San Diego State University through a wide range of programs and services. Care is provided by board certified physicians, certified nurse practitioners and other medical staff including nurses, clinical laboratory scientists, x-ray technologists, medical assistants, and pharmacists. In addition to the basic medical care, Student Health Services offers health education, orthopedics, and psychiatry.

The mission of SDSU Student Health Services is to provide high-quality, convenient, student- focused medical care in a safe and welcoming environment, actively partnering with our student- patients to help them achieve and maintain healthy lives in support of their personal and academic success.

For more information regarding the Student Health Services, click here.

Education and Experience

Graduation from a medical school and completion of a residency training program in a primary care field such as family medicine, general internal medicine, gynecology, general pediatrics, emergency medicine, preventive medicine accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or equivalent.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills in managing mental health problems, including longitudinal care for mild to moderate anxiety and unipolar depression.
• Knowledge of health promotion and ability to connect student-patients with appropriate campus or community resources.
• Proficiency with computers, including word processing, email, and electronic medical records documentation.
• Training and experience in interpreting digital x-rays, electrocardiograms (ECGs), and spirometry reports.
• Ability to manage a challenging workload, adapt to same-day scheduling changes, and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and students.
• At least one year of post-residency primary care experience, preferably in a college health or young adult setting, is preferred.
• Training and experience managing concussions in student-patients is preferred.
• Training and experience performing minor surgical procedures (e.g., punch biopsy, incision, and drainage, toenail avulsion, laceration repair) is preferred.
• Experience in specialized areas of student-patient care, including insertion/removal of long-acting reversible contraceptives, prescribing HIV PrEP/PEP, and prescribing gender-affirming therapy, is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications Required

Must possess and maintain:

• A valid State of California license to practice medicine.
• Current American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) board certification appropriate for the assigned duties. See note below.
• A valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration and number for prescribing controlled substances.
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator (CPR/AED) certification.

*Note: In accordance with Executive Order 943 a physician can be given clinical privileges pending initial certification, but must be board certified as soon as possible, but no later than two years after the date of hire.

Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Compensation:
 Salary is based on your experience, education, and qualifications, within the department’s budget and equity guidelines.

• CSU Classification Salary Range: $14,076–$23,906/month; hiring salary not expected to exceed $16,396/month.

Full Benefits Package Includes:

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview.

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 September 7, 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 Livia Peeples at lpeeples@sdsu.edu.