Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases

Position overview

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 at appointment. This position includes membership in the health science compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date: March 23, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Apr 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Mar 22, 2027 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 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 the full spectrum of clinical care, research, and education. The Division includes comprehensive, high-quality clinical care and research programs in general infectious diseases, infections in immunocompromised hosts (including those post-transplant), 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 within these entities, to advance the mission of discovering new medical frontiers, 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 a collegial, 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.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• MD, DO, MBBS or MD/PhD degree or equivalent
• Board Certification in Infectious Diseases.
• Be eligible for, or currently hold, a medical license in the state of California.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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 the communities of California you will be serving, including those historically underrepresented in higher education.

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

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10068

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive excellence. 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.

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