"HEALTH SCIENCES CLINICAL PROFESSOR & CLINICAL X SERIES - ORTHOPAEDIC HAND & UPPER EXTREMITY SURGEON"

Position Overview

Salary range: 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 at appointment. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

• Open date: December 5, 2025
• Next review date: Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
• Final date: Saturday, Dec 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

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.

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 the specialty of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery; notable research in Hand and Upper Extremity surgery, teaching, service, and creative professional activities will be prioritized. Exceptional teaching is an essential criteria 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 the specialty of 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.

Qualifications

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

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• 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/JPF09975