Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases

Position Overview

Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases at UC Irvine.

Salary range: Total Negotiated Salary (TNS) calculation includes 75th AAMC Division Chief salary benchmarks for Infectious Diseases ranging from $365,000 to $400,000. The posted UC salary scales set the base pay determined by rank and/or step s position includes membership in the health science compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Open date: December 18, 2025

Next review date: Sunday, Jan 18, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Dec 17, 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.

The Department of Medicine at UCI School of Medicine invites applications and nominations for a nationally recognized academic physician to serve as the Chief of the UCI Division of Infectious Diseases. The UCI Division of Infectious Diseases comprises a distinguished cohort of 16 faculty members across clinical care, research, and education. The Division includes comprehensive, high‑quality clinical care and research programs in general infectious diseases, infections in immunocompromised hosts, and HIV medicine.

With a total research portfolio of nearly $10 million, the Division includes research areas focused on HIV/AIDS, vector‑borne diseases and host‑pathogen interactions, parasitology, bacterial pathogens, and burden, risk factors, and containment of healthcare‑associated infections.

This is a particularly dynamic time for the Department and the next Division Chief, as the School implements a strategic vision to achieve research distinction, educational innovation, clinical excellence, and solidify its role as the area’s complex care leader. The Division Chief reports to the Chair of the Department of Medicine at the UCI School of Medicine and works collaboratively with clinical, academic, and administrative leaders to advance the mission of identifying cutting‑edge medical findings, teaching future healthcare professionals, and delivering high‑quality comprehensive care while further elevating the division’s stature in the region and the nation.

In addition, the Chief cultivates an inclusive and multidisciplinary culture consistent with the principles of the School of Medicine’s Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan, providing mentorship to faculty members, trainees, and students while also upholding UCI Health’s mission to Discover, Teach, Heal.

The ideal candidate is a visionary academic physician with an outstanding record of accomplishments in research, education, clinical care, and service who has demonstrated strong leadership skills and a track record of collaboration. The successful candidate will combine an exceptional research background and clinical acumen with superb communication skills and emotional intelligence, an inspiring strategic vision, a dedication to the mentorship and development of clinician scientists, PhD scientists, and clinician educators, and a deep commitment to fostering wellness in an environment that supports inclusive excellence.

All candidates must hold a MD or equivalent, have appropriate academic credentials for a tenured faculty appointment, be board‑eligible in Infectious Disease, and be eligible for licensure in California.

• An MD or MD/PhD degree (or equivalent).

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

• 3 required (contact information only)

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