Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases

Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases

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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 Division comprises 16 faculty members across clinical care, research, and education, offering comprehensive clinical care and research in general infectious diseases, infections in immunocompromised hosts (including post‑transplant), and HIV medicine.

With a research portfolio of nearly $10 million, the Division focuses on HIV/AIDS, vector‑borne diseases, host‑pathogen interactions, parasitology, bacterial pathogens, and healthcare‑associated infection burden. The role will advance research distinction, educational innovation, clinical excellence and solidify the Division’s regional and national stature. The Chief reports to the Chair of the Department of Medicine, collaborates with clinical, academic, and administrative leaders, mentors faculty, trainees, and students, and upholds UCI Health’s mission to Discover, Teach, Heal.

The ideal candidate is a visionary academic physician with an outstanding record of research, education, clinical care and service, strong leadership skills, collaboration, excellent communication and emotional intelligence, strategic vision, dedication to mentorship, and a commitment to inclusive excellence. Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent, have appropriate academic credentials for a tenured appointment, be board‑eligible in Infectious Disease and eligible for licensure in California.

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

You are very welcome to discuss in your materials how your past activities and ongoing plans contribute to your ability to address the needs of all communities of California, including historically underrepresented groups.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Teaching Statement

• Three required references (contact information only).

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 condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose whether they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed 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.

Orange, CA

$365,000 – $400,000 annually (based on base salary and optional additional compensation).

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

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