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Salary range

Total negotiated salary (TNS) calculation includes AAMC salary benchmarks for Clinical Specialty ranging from $370,000 – $800,000. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Position description

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine, is seeking a board‑eligible or board‑certified Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon for all ranks in the non‑tenure track Health Sciences Clinical Professor series (Assistant, Associate, and/or Full Professor levels) and all ranks in the Professor of Clinical “X” Series (Assistant, Associate and/or Full Professor levels) in the sports medicine specialty. Applicants must hold an MD or MD/Ph.D. degree(s) and be eligible for California Medical Licensure. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Successful candidates will be expected to take part in the teaching of orthopaedic residents and medical students, demonstrate professional excellence, show academic achievement, and perform University and public service. They will also participate in call at our Level 1 Trauma Center. UCI Orthopedic Surgery delivers clinical services at multiple sites throughout Orange County, and UCI Health is currently building an additional transformational medical campus in Irvine which will house a substantial portion of elective orthopedic services in a multidisciplinary, state‑of‑the‑art ambulatory and inpatient center.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

• Candidate must hold a M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree(s) and be eligible for California Licensure; Orthopaedic Board eligible or certified.

Criteria for the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series

The incumbent must have demonstrated capabilities in the specialty of sports medicine; experience teaching fellows, residents, and medical students; provide patient care; contribute to scholarly activities; and provide public and University service. The candidates should be eligible for California Licensure and Orthopaedic Board eligible or certified.

Criteria for the Professor of Clinical “X” Series

The incumbent must have demonstrated capabilities in the specialty of sports medicine; notable research in sports medicine, teaching, service, and creative professional activities will be prioritized. Exceptional teaching is an essential criterion for appointment in this series. The candidates should be eligible for California Licensure and Orthopaedic Board eligible or certified.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Teaching Statement – see our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Employment Policy Expectations

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.

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM – 035: affirmative action and nondiscrimination in employment

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine 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 covered by the UC anti‑discrimination policy.

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.

Job location

Orange, CA