"2026-2027 Wilderness Medicine Fellowship (HS Clinical Instructor)"

Position Overview

Salary Range: The salary for this position is $95,000. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table(s). This position may include membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open Date: September 8, 2025

Next Review Date: Monday, Dec 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final Date: Thursday, Apr 30, 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.

Position Description

The UCI Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking applicants for the Wilderness Medicine Fellowship program for the 2026 - 2027 academic year. Clinical fellows will hold a Health Sciences Clinical Instructor title.

The goal of the fellowship program is to train physicians to prepare for medical emergencies in austere environments, manage the potential medical needs of a population entering into an austere environment, and both respond and manage a broad array of emergencies that may occur in that environment. Our department includes clinical practice at a tertiary care center and a critical access island hospital. The Pacific Ocean, several mountain peaks up to 11,000 feet, and the high desert are all accessible from our campus.

DUTIES: Clinical professional competency and excellent patient care; teaching and advisement to residents, medical students and other relevant academic learners; scholarly and creative activities applicable to fellowship; and university and public service.

Candidate must be eligible to obtain a California Medical License, California DEA registration, UCI Medical Staff Privileges and Board Certification in Emergency Medicine by the start date.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is based on availability of support.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (required at time of application)

M.D. or D.O. degree; completion of an ACGME accredited Emergency Medicine Residency training program.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

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

Reference Requirements

• 3-4 required (contact information only)

Apply Link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09855

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 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.
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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