Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, In-Residence - Orthopaedic Surgery

Position Overview

Salary range: Total Negotiated Salary (TNS) calculation includes AAMC salary benchmarks for Clinical Specialty ranging from $300,000 to $375,000. 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.

Open date: May 22, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jul 2, 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: Friday, May 22, 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 Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine seeks an accomplished researcher to lead our clinical trials and outcomes research program. The successful candidate will join a growing team dedicated to advancing evidence‑based Orthopaedic trauma care through innovative trial design, patient‑centered outcomes research, and collaborative international partnerships.

UC Irvine's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is committed to excellence in clinical care, research, and education. Our trauma division serves as a regional referral center, providing comprehensive care for patients with complex musculoskeletal injuries. We seek to develop robust collaborations with methodologists, epidemiologists, and biostatisticians across the university and with national research consortia.

This is a Professor in‑Residence faculty appointment at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level, commensurate with qualifications. Salary is competitive and includes an excellent benefits package.

• Lead the design and implementation of pragmatic clinical trials in orthopaedic trauma.
• Develop and expand patient‑centered outcomes research using innovative statistical or study design methods.
• Secure federal and industry funding to support the department's research portfolio.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams across institutions and research consortia.
• Mentor trainees and junior faculty in research design and implementation.
• Contribute to departmental teaching activities related to research methodology.
• Develop sustainable international research partnerships.

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.

• PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Economics, or related field.

Candidates are welcome to discuss how their past experiences and expertise will help them serve the diverse populations of the University of California, Irvine, in research, teaching, service, and clinical care.

• 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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