Health Sciences Clinical Professor & Clinical X Series - Orthopaedic Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon

Position Overview

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine, is seeking board eligible/certified Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity 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 Hand and Upper Extremity 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.

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 s position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Open date: November 22, 2024

Most recent review date: Monday, Dec 23, 2024 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, Nov 18, 2025 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.

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. In addition, the successful candidates will 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.

• Criteria for the Professor of Clinical "X" Series:
  The incumbent must have demonstrated capabilities in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery; notable research, 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/certified.
• Criteria for the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series:
  The incumbent must have demonstrated capabilities in Hand and Upper Extremity surgery; 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/certified.

UCI is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). These federal designations align with UCI as a national leader of inclusive excellence. We seek faculty who are committed to diversity as well as diverse faculty who will be role models for students.

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

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