Position overview Position title: Health Sciences Clinical Instructor
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales ( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html ) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 for the salary. The Base Salary for this position is $78,900.
Application WindowOpen date: May 12, 2025
Most recent review date: Thursday, Apr 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position descriptionThe Division of Clinical Sciences at the University of California, Riverside, is recruiting a Chief Resident within the Department of Internal Medicine. We seek an individual who has distinguished themselves by embodying exceptional clinical & leadership skills, demonstrated over the course of their residency training, and is respected for their clinical judgment, teaching skills, and ability to work collaboratively with peers and faculty. The Chief Resident serves as a role-model, peer mentor, and advocate for the Internal Medicine residents. The successful candidate will teach at both the UC Riverside-affiliated hospital in San Bernardino and the UCR Health Clinic in Riverside and will see patients in conjunction with residents at the aforenamed clinic.
The UC Riverside Internal Medicine Residency Program seeks to provide high quality medical care to underserved populations who suffer from limited medical access and other social determinants of health in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. The residency sponsors both a preliminary medicine program having 10 interns, and a categorical medicine training program with 45 residents. The residency program offers inpatient training at an urban tertiary medical center and at a rural critical access hospital; outpatient education is offered at Veterans Affairs outpatient clinics and a UCR Health Clinic in downtown Riverside that cares for a diverse patient population.
Prerequisite Training:• Successful completion or anticipated completion of ACGME accredited internal medicine residency program by the start date
• ECFMG Certification
• Eligibility for License to practice medicine in the State of California
Essential Chief Resident Responsibilities:• Lead, moderate, and lecture as part of resident didactic series; manage and coordinate both the noon conference and ambulatory didactic schedule.
• Create, manage, and adjust resident clinical schedules; respond to inquires and disposition resident requests related to sick, vacation, and education leave.
• Provide one-on-one education and mentorship to residents.
• Provide one-on-one education and mentorship to both medical students and undergraduate students that participate in quality improvement projects and research relevant to residency initiatives.
• Precept residents in primary care clinic.
• Provide back-up clinical coverage for program director as needed.
• Participate in recruiting, vetting, and ranking candidates applying for internship.
• Participate in curricular innovation, development, and revision. In addition, contribute to quality improvement and innovations relevant to residency operations.
• Participate in and serve as active member of all residency committees, including program evaluation committee, wellness committee, and clinical competence committee.
The successful candidates must possess an MD or DO. Must be eligible to work in the United States. The successful candidates will also be expected to participate in research, scholarly activities, University, and public service. Applicants must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and at our affiliated hospitals as needed if inpatient practice is sought.
The posted UC salary scales ( Academic salaries | UCOP ) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 for the salary. The Base Salary for this position is $78,900. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan ( 2021 02 11 Hscp%20 Plan ), which provides eligibility for additional compensation. At this rank, an initial appointment is limited to one year or less.
TO APPLY: Open Faculty & Academic Positions | School of Medicine
Initial review of applications will begin on June 11, 2025 and applicants will be considered until the positions are filled.
QualificationsBasic qualifications (required at time of application)
- Must possess an M.D., or D.O.
- Be eligible to practice in the State of California by the time of employment.
- Successful completion or anticipated completion of ACGME accredited internal medicine residency program by the start date
- ECFMG Certification
Preferred qualifications Contribute to quality improvement and innovations relevant to residency operations.
Application RequirementsDocument requirements - Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Research (Optional)
- Statement of Teaching (Optional)
- ECFMG Certification
- Letter from Current Program Director - Letter from the current Program Director verifying your current standing within the program.
Reference requirements- 2-3 letters of reference required
2 required; 1 optional
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02081
Help contact: andrea.morales@medsc.ucr.edu
About UC RiversideThe University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission ( https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement ) is a preferred qualification.
We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal ( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf ).
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any
final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.
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Job locationRiverside, CA
