Science Assistant Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Position overview
Position titles:

• Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor
• Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor
• Health Sciences Full Clinical Professor
• Assistant Professor of Clinical X
• Associate Professor of Clinical X
• Professor of Clinical X

Salary range: UC Salary Scales ( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html ) set the minimum pay determined by year. (Table 5) The salary range for this position is $127,000 - $333,700.
Application Window
Open date: June 2, 2025
Most recent review date: Friday, Aug 1, 2025 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 description
The Division of Clinical Sciences at the University of California, Riverside is recruiting a fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon to participate in part-time or full-time inpatient and outpatient clinical practice in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The successful applicant must qualify for an academic appointment in Professor of Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the Assistant, Associate or Full professor rank and must have completed an FMIGS-accredited fellowship program in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. These positions offer excellent opportunities for teaching and pursuing a career in academic medicine with time dedicated to teaching and scholarly activity. The successful candidates will practice at UC Riverside School of Medicine affiliated hospitals in Riverside and surrounding areas.
The successful candidate must possess an M.D., or equivalent degree and be eligible to practice in the State of California by the time of employment. The candidate must be board certified or board eligible with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology or eligible for certification if within 3 years of completing residency. The successful candidate will also be expected to show a strong commitment to education of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery fellows and medical students. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in research, scholarly activities, University and public service appropriate for the academic appointments in Professor of Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical series. The applicant must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and our affiliated hospitals. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.
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 range. The salary range for this position is $127,000 - $333,700. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan ( https://somacademicaffairs.ucr.edu/sites/g/files/rcwecm2346/files/2021-02/2021-02-11HSCP%20Plan.pdf ), which may provide for eligibility for additional compensation.
Initial review of applications will begin on June 29, 2025, and applicants will be considered until the positions are filled.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
The successful applicant must qualify for an academic appointment in Professor of Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the Assistant, Associate or Full professor rank and must have completed an FMIGS-accredited fellowship program in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
Must possess an M.D., or equivalent degree,
Be eligible to practice in the State of California by the time of employment.
Must be board certified or board eligible with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology or eligible for certification if within 3 years of completing residency.
Preferred qualifications
The successful candidate will also be expected to show a strong commitment to education of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery fellows and medical students. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in research, scholarly activities, University and public service appropriate for the academic appointments in Professor of Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical series.
Application Requirements by Level
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor
Position title: Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor
Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, three to four letters of recommendation, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. To be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a "Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence", we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
  (Optional)
• Teaching Evaluation/ Misc (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-4 letters of reference required

Upload 3-4 reference letters, or have the system send the request to the letter writers.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02077
Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor
Position title: Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor
Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for five to six references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. To be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Teaching Evaluation/ Misc (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 5-6 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 5-6 referees.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02077
Health Sciences Full Clinical Professor
Position title: Health Sciences Full Clinical Professor
Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for six to eight references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. To be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Teaching Evaluation/ Misc (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 6-8 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 6-8 referees.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02077
Assistant Professor of Clinical X
Position title: Assistant Professor of Clinical X
Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, three to five letters of recommendation, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. To be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Teaching Evaluation/ Misc (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Upload 3-5 reference letters, or have the system send the request to the letter writers.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02077
Associate Professor of Clinical X
Position title: Associate Professor of Clinical X
Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for six to nine references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. To be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Teaching Evaluation/ Misc (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 6-9 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 6-9 referees.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02077
Professor of Clinical X
Position title: Professor of Clinical X
Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for six to twelve references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. To be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Teaching Evaluation/ Misc (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 6-12 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 6-12 referees.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02077
Help contact: morales@ucr.edu
About UC Riverside
The 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.
For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH .
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination .
For the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy, please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf .
Job location
Riverside, CA